Renny Darling's

Black Tie New Year's Eve Celebration

 

Cream of Apple & Chestnut Soup

This is not the usual soup...not in taste or texture. It is exceedingly glamorous and will certainly create high interest. Double the recipe to serve 12.

1 apple, peeled, cored and grated
1 small onion, chopped
3 shallots, minced
1 can (1 pound) chestnuts, drained and chopped
3 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
salt to taste

1 cup half and half

6 teaspoons sour cream
6 sprinkles cinnamon

In a Dutch oven casserole, simmer together first group of ingredients until onion is soft. Puree mixture in a food processor, using some of the broth to help you. Return mixture to Dutch oven, add half and half and heat through. Serve with a dollup of sour cream and a faint sprinkle of cinnamon. Serves 6.

 

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