Chestnut Soup with Sourdough Sage Croutons
Chestnut Soup with Sourdough Sage Croutons is a flavorful Chinese Chinese Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 375°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPut oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 375°F.
Spread chestnuts in 1 layer in a large shallow baking pan, then roast in oven until dry and slightly darkened, about 20 minutes.
While chestnuts roast, wash leeks in a bowl of cold water, agitating them, then lift out and drain well.
Heat oil and butter in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté leeks, onion, celery, carrots, and bay leaves, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are pale golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
Add chestnuts and tamari and cook, stirring, until most of liquid is evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes.
Add water (2 1/2 quarts) and salt and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in parsley and sage.
Discard bay leaves.
Purée soup in 3 batches in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), transferring to a bowl.
Pour purée through a medium-mesh sieve into cleaned pot, pressing hard on and then discarding solids.
Bring soup to a simmer and stir in Sherry, pepper, and salt to taste, then remove from heat.
Heat oil and butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then cook bread cubes with sage, turning occasionally, until croutons are golden, 6 to 10 minutes.
Add chestnuts and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
Transfer to a large bowl and toss with sea salt.
Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle each serving with about 1/3 cup topping.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.