Creamy Chestnut Soup

Name: Creamy Chestnut Soup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon, unsalted butter; 12 ounces, leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced thin, and washed thoroughly; 1 ripe Bartlett or, Bosc pear, peeled, halved, cored, and chopped; 1 , celery rib, chopped; 1 teaspoon, minced fresh thyme; 1 , bay leaf; , Salt and pepper; 4 cups, chicken broth; 3 cups (14 ounces) peeled cooked, chestnuts, chopped; 3/4 cup, half-and-half; 2 tablespoons, brandy or cognac 1/2 teaspoon sherry vinegar; Pinch, ground nutmeg; 1/4 cup, minced fresh chives

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By Adam Ried ･ Appears in Cook's Country December/January 2018

We made a supersmooth soup by simmering chestnuts, leeks, pear, celery, and thyme until they were completely tender before pureeing the mixture.

SERVES 6

TIME 1 hour

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