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Roasted Chestnut and Sage Soup

Prep 15 min Cook 35 min Total 50 min Servings 6

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 12, 2026 · Updated Oct 12, 2026

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About this recipe

I only post recipes that I have tried and verified and are good to my taste — all taste may vary.

Pre-roasted, vacuum-packed chestnuts save an hour of peeling with nearly the same flavor.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Cook vegetables in butter 8 minutes.

  2. 02

    Add chestnuts, broth and sage; simmer 25 minutes.

  3. 03

    Blend very smooth, stir in cream and brandy, and season.

  4. 04

    Serve with a few crumbled chestnuts and fried sage.

Notes & swaps

  • Pre-roasted, vacuum-packed chestnuts save an hour of peeling with nearly the same flavor.