Chestnut and Parsnip Soup
Another lazy dinner, this time with Baked Mushrooms, Parsnip Puree and Steamed Cabbage, and chestnut and parsnip soup.
I made this with frozen chestnuts form China, which weren't as fragrant as if I used freshly peeled ones. One has to cheat sometimes. Some recipies include parsnips in the chestnut soup and I did. I think it gave it a smoother texture, and helped smooth out the grittiness of the chestnuts. I also flavoured it with rosemary and a bayleaf, which help mask that "green" parsnip taste, leaving a warm rich chestnut flavour.
Chestnut and Parsnip Soup
Another lazy dinner, this time with Baked Mushrooms, Parsnip Puree and Steamed Cabbage, and chestnut and parsnip soup.
I made this with frozen chestnuts form China, which weren't as fragrant as if I used freshly peeled ones. One has to cheat sometimes. Some recipies include parsnips in the chestnut soup and I did. I think it gave it a smoother texture, and helped smooth out the grittiness of the chestnuts. I also flavoured it with rosemary and a bayleaf, which help mask that "green" parsnip taste, leaving a warm rich chestnut flavour.