Chestnut and Apple Bisque

Chestnut and Apple Bisque

A creamy soup with roasted chestnuts, apples, sherry, and fresh thyme.

Ingredients
1 tbsp butter
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
3 cup fresh chopped onion
1 tsp fresh thyme , finely chopped
14 oz low sodium chicken broth
2 medium apples , peeled, cored, and chopped (about 3 cups)
2 cup cold water
8 oz canned water chestnuts , coarsely chopped
2 oz cream sherry
3/4 tsp salt and pepper (optional)
1/4 tsp black pepper , freshly ground
1 cup ground thyme (optional)


Directions
1 Combine butter, oil, onion, and thyme in a large pot; saute 10 minutes.
2 Add in broth and apples, place lid on pot, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring often.
3 Mix in water, chestnuts, sherry, salt, and pepper; lower heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes, stirring often.
4 Take pot off of heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
5 Using a food processor or blender, puree half the apple mixture until smooth.
6 Spoon mixture back into the pot. Puree the other half and add to the pot. Heat over low heat for 5 minutes.
7 Top soup with thyme leaves.

Nutrition Facts
Makes 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories     121.2
Total Carbs     18.1 g
Dietary Fiber     3.3 g
Sugars     10.1 g
Total Fat     3.5 g
Saturated Fat     1.4 g
Unsaturated Fat     2.1 g
Potassium     215.3 mg
Protein     3.2 g
Sodium     390.8 mg



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