Directions:
- Place chestnuts and water to cover in a small Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cover and cook 20 minutes. Remove from heat; drain and cool.
- Remove shells from chestnuts, and peel; coarsely chop chestnuts. Combine chestnuts and chicken broth in a medium saucepan. Place over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour or until chestnuts are tender.
- Place chestnut mixture in container of an electric blender; process on high speed until smooth.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly and begins to thicken. Remove from heat.
- Add pureed chestnut mixture, salt, and pepper to cream sauce, beating with a wire whisk. Place over low heat; cook, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.
- Ladle soup into individual serving bowls; garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 2070.9 Kcal (8670 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 269.82 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 29.98g | 46% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 75.76mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 4075.7mg | 170% | |
| Potassium | 4782.75mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbs | 382.33g | 127% | |
| Sugars | 36.76g | 147% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.61g | 2% | |
| Protein | 51.17g | 102% | |
| Vitamin C | 294.2mg | 490% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.3mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% | |
| Calcium | 1073.9mg | 107% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 95.53 Kcal (400 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 12.45 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 1.38g | 46% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 3.49mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 188.01mg | 170% | |
| Potassium | 220.62mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbs | 17.64g | 127% | |
| Sugars | 1.7g | 147% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.03g | 2% | |
| Protein | 2.36g | 102% | |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 490% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 39% | |
| Calcium | 49.5mg | 107% | |
* 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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