Maronensuppe
A creamy chestnut soup perfect for cold days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams chestnuts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 liter vegetable broth
- 200 ml cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Score the chestnuts and boil them for 10 minutes. Peel and set aside.
- In a pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add the peeled chestnuts and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Puree the mixture using an immersion blender.
- Stir in the cream and season with salt and pepper. Heat through and serve.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, make sure the broth is vegetable-based.
- Top with croutons or fresh herbs for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
Find it online: https://kochgenusswelt.de/maronensuppe/