Jamie Oliver Chestnut Soup
Jamie Oliver chestnut soup is a blended soup made from cooked chestnuts, onion, stock, and simple aromatics.
The soup is smooth, lightly sweet, and warming, with a flavour that feels earthy and comforting rather than rich or overpowering.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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- Cooked chestnuts (vacuum-packed or freshly cooked)
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- Onion or shallot, finely chopped
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- Garlic clove, lightly crushed
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- Olive oil or butter
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- Vegetable or chicken stock
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- Fresh thyme or bay leaf
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- Salt and black pepper
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- Optional splash of cream or milk
Instructions
Heat olive oil or butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook gently until soft and translucent. This creates a sweet, mellow base that supports the chestnuts without overpowering them.
Stir in the garlic and thyme or bay leaf. Cook briefly until fragrant, keeping the heat low so the garlic softens without browning, which could add bitterness.
Add the cooked chestnuts to the pan and stir them through the onion mixture. Allow them to warm through for a minute so they begin absorbing the flavours.
Pour in enough stock to just cover the chestnuts. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld and the chestnuts to soften fully.
Remove the pan from the heat and blend the soup until smooth and velvety. Adjust the consistency with extra stock if needed.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If desired, add a small splash of cream or milk for extra softness, then stir well before serving.
Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/chestnut-soup/