Mushroom and Chestnut Soup Recipe

A white bowl filled with creamy mushroom soup garnished with chopped nuts, a mushroom slice, and a sprig of thyme, placed on a wooden surface.
5 from 4 votes

This mushroom and chestnut soup is creamy, rich and so delicious! The combination of flavors is ideal for winter, and the result is an amazing and comforting soup. This mushroom & and chestnut soup can be vegan if you replace the butter with olive oil. Follow this easy recipe to learn how to make creamy mushroom and chestnut soup.

A white bowl filled with creamy mushroom soup garnished with chopped nuts, a mushroom slice, and a sprig of thyme, placed on a wooden surface.

Mushroom and Chestnut Soup Recipe

5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 1 hour
WORK TIME 30 minutes
DIFFICULTY Easy
Cuisine World
Servings 6 yields

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound 450g Mushrooms of your choice, roughly chopped
  • 9 oz 250g Chestnuts, peeled roasted vacuum-packed chestnuts
  • 1 large Onion
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 medium potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2-3 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 8-10 springs Thyme
  • 5 cups 1.25L vegetable stock/water
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin

Instructions
 

  • DIRECTIONS
    1. In a large pot, met butter and olive oil, add chopped onion and sauté for 6-7 minutes, until golden.
    2. Add garlic, thyme and mushrooms. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are softened, about 10 minutes. Add chestnuts and cook for 2 minutes.
    3. Add chopped potatoes, pour in the stalk, season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes.
    4. Remove from heat and blend the soup until smooth, using a hand blender.
    5. Return to heat and simmer for 5 minutes more. Add cumin and stir. Check the seasoning and add more salt/pepper if needed.
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2 Comments

  1. The video is not working

    January 24, 2020
    1. The Cooking Foodie says:

      Fixed it.
      Thanks 🙂

      January 27, 2020
5 from 4 votes (4 ratings without comment)

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