Chestnuts - Roast and Soup Recipe Video

Rediscover North Carolina chestnuts! This delicious tree nut is making a resurgence in this country. The Produce Lady shares quick, easy and healthy tips.

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time1 Hr 0 Min
Ready In1 Hr 20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyCuisine
TasteMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

For roasted chestnut
 Chestnut1 Pound
 Salt1 Teaspoon
For chestnut soup
 Chestnut1 Pound
 Chicken broth6 Cup (96 tbs)
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste
 Whipped cream2 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 2401 Calories from Fat 268

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 30 g45.8%

Saturated Fat 10.1 g50.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 42.9 mg14.3%

Sodium 5983.6 mg249.3%

Total Carbohydrates 489 g162.9%

Dietary Fiber 46.5 g185.9%

Sugars 104.2 g

Protein 36 g71.1%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium 1.9% Iron 0.11%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

FOR Roasted Chestnut
GETTING READY
1. Cut the skin of chestnut with sharp knife and set aside.

MAKING
2. Place the chestnuts over the roasting pan and place that over the fire.
3. Every 3 minutes shake the roasting pan and cook for 30 minutes.

SERVING
4. Remove the skin of the chestnut and season with salt. Serve and enjoy!

TIPS
You can also roast the chestnut in oven at 425 degrees for 35 minutes.
You can boil chestnut in hot water and that can be served as snack.

For Chestnut Soup
MAKING
1. In a saucepan pour in the chicken stock and chestnut. Bring to boil and low the heat, simmer for 20 minutes.
2. Blend the mixture with hand blender, simmer for 5 minutes more.

SERVING
3. Season soup with salt and pepper. Garnish with cream and serve.
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