French Chestnut Soup: Easy Creamy Delight with Turkey Bacon
Warm up with this delicious French chestnut soup, creamy and packed with flavor from turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chestnuts
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add cooked chestnuts, thyme, and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend until smooth, then stir in heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with crumbled turkey bacon.
Notes
- Adjust the thickness of the soup by adding more or less cream.
- This soup can be made ahead and frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: French Chestnut Soup, chestnut soup, easy soup, turkey bacon soup