Name: Chestnut, Bacon & Parsnip Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Western
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked chestnuts, peeled; 4 slices bacon, chopped; 1 onion, diced; 2 parsnips, peeled and diced; 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 cup milk; Salt and pepper to taste; Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

How To Make Chestnut, Bacon & Parsnip Soup

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 40 minutes

Total: 55 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup cooked chestnuts, peeled
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, diced
2 parsnips, peeled and diced
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
In the same pot, add the diced onion and parsnips. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Add the cooked chestnuts and broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender to puree until smooth.
Return the soup to the pot and stir in the milk. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with crispy bacon and chopped fresh parsley.