Chestnut Fennel Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups roasted, shelled , and skinned chestnuts; see how
1 shallot, chopped
2 leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped
3/4 stick (6 tbsp) unsalted butter
2 tbsp dry white wine
1/2 fennel bulb (sometimes called anise), stalks and core discarded and bulb coarsely chopped
1 cup chicken broth
2 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup half-and-half

Directions:

Coarsely chop chestnuts, reserving 1/3 cup for garnish.
Cook shallot and leeks in 2 tablespoons butter in a 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring, until softened. Add wine and simmer until almost all liquid is evaporated, about 1 minute. Stir in fennel, broth, chestnuts (excluding garnish), and water, then simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Stir in half-and-half and cool mixture slightly.
Purée mixture in batches in a blender until smooth, transferring to a bowl (use caution when blending hot liquids). Return soup to pot and bring to a simmer, thinning with water if desired. Season with salt and pepper.
While soup is reheating, heat remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté reserved chestnuts with salt and pepper to taste, stirring constantly, until crisp and butter is browned, about 4 minutes.
Serve soup topped with chestnuts and drizzled with browned butter.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	416.08 Kcal (1742 kJ)
Calories from fat	289.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.13g	49%
Cholesterol	141.33mg	47%
Sodium	255.85mg	11%
Potassium	426.62mg	9%
Total Carbs	9.94g	3%
Sugars	2.7g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.73g	7%
Protein	19.8g	40%
Vitamin C	10.2mg	17%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	73.4mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	139.74 Kcal (585 kJ)
Calories from fat	97.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.79g	49%
Cholesterol	47.46mg	47%
Sodium	85.93mg	11%
Potassium	143.28mg	9%
Total Carbs	3.34g	3%
Sugars	0.91g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.58g	7%
Protein	6.65g	40%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	17%
Iron	0.8mg	14%
Calcium	24.6mg	7%

* 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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