Chestnut and wild mushroom soup
You can make this Christmas soup ahead of time - it's the perfect stress-free starter
SERVES
6
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
30
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
30
MINUTES
Ingredients
50g dried mixed wild mushrooms, crushed
1 tbsp rapeseed oil
450g peeled chestnuts (canned or vacuum-packed), chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
50ml Madeira wine
1.2 litres chicken or vegetable stock
200ml cream
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
snipped fresh chives, to garnish
fresh micro herbs, to garnish
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