3 apple chestnut soup parsley Recipes

unsalted butter (1/4 stick), olive oil, coarsely chopped shallots, coarsely chopped celery, peeled and coarsely chopped pink lady or gala apples, chopped sage leaves, whole peeled chestnuts (about 3 cups), vegetable broth, water, unsweetened apple juice, parsley croutons, for garnish

unsalted butter, olive oil, coarsely chopped shallots, coarsely chopped celery, apples (peeled and coarsely chopped , pink lady or gala apples), fresh sage, finely chopped, whole peeled chestnuts (about 3 cups), vegetable broth, water, unsweetened apple juice, my original recipe did have 1/4 cup cream (optional), parsley crouton (i made baguettes topped with melted havarti and chopped fresh parsley)