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Chestnut Soup With Fried Parsley (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

Chestnut Soup With Fried Parsley (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Chestnut Soup With Fried Parsley (Food Network Kitchens)

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
kosher salt
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 15 - oz jar roasted chestnuts
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp dry sherry
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cups cubed rustic bread, crusts removed
1/2 tsp saffron threads (optional)
vegetable oil, for frying
4 cups loosely packed parsley sprigs
1 tsp cornstarch
kosher salt

Directions:

Make the soup: Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrot, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, until soft, about 8 minutes. Add the chicken broth, 2 cups water and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer 5 minutes. Chop the chestnuts, add to the pan and simmer until the chestnuts and vegetables are tender, about 10 more minutes. Remove the bay leaf.
Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into another saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add the cream, sherry, and salt to taste. Keep warm.
Make the toppings: For the croutons, melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the bread and cook, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes. Add the saffron and cook until the croutons are browned, about 2 more minutes; transfer to a bowl. Fry the parsley: Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Toss the parsley with the cornstarch, then fry in batches until crisp, about 30 seconds. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt. (The toppings can be made up to 3 hours ahead.)
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the croutons and fried parsley.
Photograph by Anna Williams

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	577.45 Kcal (2418 kJ)
Calories from fat	151.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.79g	26%
Cholesterol	39.14mg	13%
Sodium	534.91mg	22%
Potassium	797.8mg	17%
Total Carbs	92.88g	31%
Sugars	2.65g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.9g	12%
Protein	15.87g	32%
Vitamin C	84.2mg	140%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	4.6mg	26%
Calcium	115.6mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	139.4 Kcal (584 kJ)
Calories from fat	36.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.05g	26%
Cholesterol	9.45mg	13%
Sodium	129.13mg	22%
Potassium	192.6mg	17%
Total Carbs	22.42g	31%
Sugars	0.64g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.7g	12%
Protein	3.83g	32%
Vitamin C	20.3mg	140%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	7%
Iron	1.1mg	26%
Calcium	27.9mg	12%

* 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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