Apple-Chestnut Soup with Parsley Croutons

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Apple-Chestnut Soup with Parsley Croutons
70 min.
10
122kcal

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Warm up your culinary repertoire with a delightful bowl of Apple-Chestnut Soup, a perfect blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This vegetarian and gluten-free dish is not only comforting but also a celebration of seasonal ingredients, making it an ideal starter for any gathering or a cozy snack on a chilly day.

The star of this soup is the harmonious combination of sweet Pink Lady or Gala apples and earthy chestnuts, creating a rich and velvety texture that is simply irresistible. Enhanced by the aromatic notes of sage and the subtle sweetness of unsweetened apple juice, each spoonful offers a delightful balance of flavors that will leave you craving more.

In just 70 minutes, you can prepare a generous serving for 10 people, making it a fantastic option for entertaining friends or family. The addition of parsley croutons adds a delightful crunch, elevating the soup to a new level of sophistication. Pair it with a glass of Eric Bordelet Sidre Doux, a sparkling apple cider from Normandy, to complement the dish beautifully. The cider's nuttiness and acidity will enhance the flavors of the soup while providing a refreshing contrast to its creamy texture.

Whether you're looking for a comforting meal or an elegant appetizer, this Apple-Chestnut Soup is sure to impress. Dive into this culinary adventure and savor the delightful flavors that await!

Ingredients

  • cup apple juice unsweetened
  • cup celery coarsely chopped
  • cups gala apple peeled coarsely chopped
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • tablespoon sage finely chopped
  • cups shallots coarsely chopped
  • tablespoons butter unsalted ()
  • cups vegetable stock 
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • pot
  • blender

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. When it foams, add olive oil, shallots, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Add apples and sage, season with additional salt and pepper, and cook, stirring rarely, until apples are tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add chestnuts, broth, water, and apple juice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until apples and celery are tender, about 15 minutes.Using a blender, purée soup in batches. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Serve garnished with croutons.Beverage pairing: Eric Bordelet Sidre Doux, France. This sparkling apple cider from Normandy is technically off-dry, but it tastes pretty dry and the level of sweetness will be perfect for the soup. Indeed, the cider has some nuttiness to touch on the chestnuts and enough acid zip to play wonderfully with the croutons. In addition, the carbonation will be a pleasant textural contrast to the creamy soup.

Nutrition Facts

Calories122kcal
Protein4.51%
Fat36.8%
Carbs58.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.98
Glycemic Load
5.33
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.3365216300539%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.79mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.96mg
Epigallocatechin
0.13mg
Epicatechin
4.93mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Apigenin
0.29mg
Luteolin
0.17mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Quercetin
2.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:122.12kcal
6.11%
Fat:5.28g
8.13%
Saturated Fat:1.87g
11.71%
Carbohydrates:18.96g
6.32%
Net Carbohydrates:15.99g
5.81%
Sugar:12.05g
13.38%
Cholesterol:6.02mg
2.01%
Sodium:300.01mg
13.04%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.46g
2.91%
Copper:1.89mg
94.42%
Manganese:0.24mg
12.21%
Fiber:2.97g
11.87%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.79%
Vitamin C:6.62mg
8.03%
Potassium:266.11mg
7.6%
Vitamin K:6.32µg
6.02%
Vitamin A:294.63IU
5.89%
Folate:21.31µg
5.33%
Iron:0.76mg
4.23%
Magnesium:16.34mg
4.08%
Vitamin E:0.61mg
4.05%
Phosphorus:38.94mg
3.89%
Calcium:32.58mg
3.26%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.08%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.08%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
2.01%
Zinc:0.25mg
1.64%
Source:Chow