Directions:
- Heat the oil in a large pan,add the onion, bacon, celery and carrots and cook over a medium heat for about 7-10 mins, stirring occasionally until vegetables have softened.
- Pour 1 litre (13/4 pints) water into the pan and add the chestnuts, stockcubes and thyme.
- Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat and cover the pan. Simmer gently for about 20-30 minutes,until the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the pan from the heat and purée the soup in a liquidiser or food processor, or use a stick blender.
- Add seasoning to taste. Leave to cool, then pour it into a freezer container, cover and label. Will freeze for up to 3 months.
- To serve: Allow the soup to defrost overnight, then bring to the boil before serving.
- Cut the rashers of bacon into strips and cook them in a hot frying pan until crisp and place on top of the soup, with a couple of small sprigs of thyme. Sprinkle some freshly ground black pepper over.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 181.85 Kcal (761 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 117.33 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 13.04g | 20% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 36.75mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 183.01mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 6.15g | 2% | |
| Sugars | 2.95g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.87g | 7% | |
| Protein | 11.28g | 23% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.2mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.3mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 25.2mg | 3% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 175.03 Kcal (733 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 112.93 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 12.55g | 20% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 35.37mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 176.14mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 5.92g | 2% | |
| Sugars | 2.83g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Protein | 10.85g | 23% | |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.3mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 24.3mg | 3% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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