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Mushroom and Chestnut Soup with Grappa Cream

January 9, 2017 By Patricia 44 Comments

My husband has been making Mushroom and Chestnut Soup with Grappa Cream during the holiday season for many years. It’s lovely and rich and perfect for a celebration. I hope you find a special time to try it.

Mushroom and Chestnut Soup makes a lovely dish to serve for a special meal.

There’s one dish that always makes its way to the table during the winter: soup, of course. The power of homemade soup is immeasurable. Think about it: you eat chicken soup when you’re sick, tomato soup when you’re looking for a bit of comfort (paired with grilled cheese, of course), and thick and creamy soup or chowder when you’re hungry.

Mushroom and Chestnut Soup is an elegant soup for a special meal.

If you’ve been following along on this site, you’ll know that I’m thrilled to be serving as a Swanson blogger ambassador this year. Over the winter months, you’ll find several winter-themed recipes on the site that incorporate a variety of Swanson® broth and stock products.

The flavors in Mushroom and Chestnut Soup with Grappa Cream are amazing!

Mushroom and Chestnut Soup with Grappa Cream is perfect for entertaining. It’s not a soup you’d want to sit down to with a sandwich. It’s a bit more elegant, which is why we love making it at the holidays. FYI: since my birthday hits a bit into the new year, we stretch the winter festivities out a little longer than usual!

This recipe is a variation of one from Food and Wine. The Grab a Plate version is lightened up a bit but it’s still full of flavor. The fun part about this soup is the garnish, made using just heavy whipping cream and grappa.

For a special meal, serve Mushroom and Chestnut Soup with Grappa Cream!

Grappa is an Italian alcoholic drink that’s made from the skins, seeds, and stems that are leftover after the winemaking process. This mixture is fermented and distilled, and the result is a somewhat strong, traditional after-dinner drink. So you can see why this soup is special!

Mushroom and Chestnut Soup with Grappa Cream is an elegant soup to serve for a special meal.

Growing up, my Italian family always enjoyed roasted chestnuts at the holidays. I love that I’m able to incorporate this soup with chestnuts into a newer tradition to enjoy with my family today.

I used prepackaged, cooked chestnuts for this recipe, but you could use fresh roasted chestnuts, too. To complement the vegetables in this soup, I used Swanson® Vegetable Broth. This broth is 100% natural, and the garden veggies used in the ingredients are perfect with this soup.

I hope you’ll find a special time to enjoy this special soup. Mushroom and Chestnut Soup with Grappa Cream is a dish to share with friends and family this season.

Check out a few of my recipes that include Swanson products as part of the ingredients:
Creamy Lemon Chicken with Broccoli
Turkey Stir-Fry with Noodles in Chili-Orange Sauce
Curried Vegetable & Chicken Tortellini Soup

What a treat! Mushroom and Chestnut Soup with Grappa Cream is a flavorful soup fit for an elegant meal!

Serves 6

Mushroom and Chestnut Soup with Grappa Cream

This is a lovely soup that calls for a special meal. The flavors are wonderful!

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 carrot, peeled and rough chopped
  • 1 celery rib, rough chopped
  • 1 shallot, rough chopped
  • 1 large garlic clove, rough chopped
  • 6 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 12 ounces cooked chestnuts (shelled if using fresh)
  • 4 cups Swanson Vegetable Broth®
  • 4 ounces white wine
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, plus extra for garnish
  • 4 ounces heavy cream
  • 1 shot grappa
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Add the butter and oil to Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. When the butter has melted and it’s hot, add the shallot and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the carrot, celery, and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the white wine and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the chestnuts and the broth. Bring the mixture to boil. Cover and reduce the heat to simmer.
  5. Cook for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are softened. In batches transfer the mixture to a blender, and blend until smooth. Divide the soup into serving cups.
  6. Add the heavy cream to a stand mixer and beat on high for a few minutes. Add the grappa and continue to blend until the mixture has stiffed a bit.
  7. Garnish the soup with the fresh thyme leaves and a dollop of the cream.
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Nutrition

Calories: 294 cal
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Fat: 15 g
Sodium: 794 g
Cholesterol: 36 g
Protein: 4 g
Fiber: 4 g

Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch, Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: chestnuts, elegant, meatless meals, Meatless Monday, Mushrooms, Soup, vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Katie Kinsley says

    January 9, 2017 at 5:02 pm

    It looks pretty tasty! How much mushroom flavor comes through? I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but am always willing to try a new recipe.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 5:06 pm

      Hi Katie! Well....you will definitely taste the mushrooms, but the richness of the soup and the herbs come through nicely, too. Maybe that will help? Let me know if you try it!
      Reply
  2. Stephanie says

    January 9, 2017 at 5:06 pm

    This looks so creamy and comforting!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 5:05 pm

      Thanks very much, Stephanie!!
      Reply
  3. Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish says

    January 9, 2017 at 5:24 pm

    I am a big fan of Swanson broth! And this mushroom chestnut soup sounds fantastic.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 5:05 pm

      Thanks so much, Suzy!
      Reply
  4. Tine says

    January 9, 2017 at 5:57 pm

    Mmm I love soup in the winter time! Never had mushroom soup or chestnuts before so I'm very intrigued!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 5:05 pm

      Hi Tine! Thanks for stopping by. I hope you'll consider trying this soup. I love it!
      Reply
  5. Michelle | A Latte Food says

    January 9, 2017 at 6:13 pm

    Winter soups are the best! There's nothing cozier than curling up with a hot bowl of soup on a cold day! This looks divine!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 5:04 pm

      That is so true, Michelle! I've been loving the cool weather for that reason! Thanks so much!
      Reply
  6. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

    January 9, 2017 at 7:15 pm

    Oh my heavens! It's been pretty cold here in Seattle lately and I could really go for a bowl of this right now!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 5:00 pm

      That's what I hear, Des! Hope you get some soup going and stay warm!
      Reply
  7. Marie Barber says

    January 9, 2017 at 7:30 pm

    We love soup in our house and eat it all year round, more so in the colder months, I've not tried anything like this before though it sounds so yummy! Mushrooms are my fav :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 5:00 pm

      Hi Marie! Thanks so much for stopping by. Hope you give this a try!
      Reply
  8. emmy says

    January 9, 2017 at 7:32 pm

    Looks delish!! Emmy Coletti
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:59 pm

      Thanks, Emmy!
      Reply
  9. Paighton Millington - The Lazy Mamma says

    January 9, 2017 at 9:31 pm

    Oh wow. My mouth was totally watering reading this. I'm definitely saving to try!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:59 pm

      Thanks so much, Paighton!
      Reply
  10. Natasha says

    January 9, 2017 at 9:45 pm

    Congrats on becoming a Swanson Ambassador. I love their broths and use them for several dishes. This soup sounds great and perfect for the weather we are having. Cold winter wonderland.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:59 pm

      Thanks so much, Natasha! I'm a big fan of theirs, too! I hope you give this soup a try soon!
      Reply
  11. CourtneyLynne says

    January 9, 2017 at 9:53 pm

    Omg can we say yum?! This soup looks absolutely delicious! Must give your recipe a try
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:58 pm

      Thanks, CourtneyLynne! I hope you try it and enjoy!
      Reply
  12. Tammy says

    January 9, 2017 at 10:10 pm

    I've never heard of grappa before but what an interesting ingredient for this soup! It looks creamy and oh so good! :D
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:58 pm

      Thanks, Tammy! Yes, it's a fun addition to the cream :)
      Reply
  13. Stacey says

    January 9, 2017 at 11:43 pm

    I never thought to cook with chestnuts! I'm definitely going to give this soup a go, we love mushrooms!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:57 pm

      Thanks, Stacey! I hope you enjoy it!
      Reply
  14. Alix Maza says

    January 10, 2017 at 12:10 am

    Omg yum! This looks super delicious. I loooove mushrooms. Alix | www.apintsizedlifeblog.com
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:57 pm

      Thanks so much, Alix! Bet you'd love the soup!
      Reply
  15. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

    January 10, 2017 at 4:15 am

    This sounds absolutely wonderful! I love chestnuts and used to cook with them regularly before I moved to the U.S. Chestnuts are such an integral part of French cuisine, for example, and I really miss them over here. It's so difficult to find them!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:57 pm

      Hi Kimberly! I think that's why I love them -- my parents are from Italy and we ate them, too. I find vacuum-sealed chestnuts at Trader Joe's around the holidays. Otherwise, I have to find them at the specialty stores (they can be pricey there). Thanks so much!
      Reply
  16. Michelle says

    January 10, 2017 at 6:43 am

    This looks so wonderful!!! Want!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:55 pm

      Thanks, Michelle! Hope you give it a try!
      Reply
  17. Cathy Trochelman says

    January 10, 2017 at 6:06 pm

    YUM! This sounds flavor-packed and so satisfying!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:54 pm

      Thanks, Cathy! I just love the chestnuts in this!
      Reply
  18. Clarissa says

    January 11, 2017 at 4:43 am

    Pinned immediately - this sounds so good! Nothing like a good, hearty, soup for this cold, snow weather! -Clarissa @ The View From Here
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:54 pm

      Thanks so much, Clarissa! Hope you try it soon and enjoy! We love it in our house!
      Reply
  19. Sondra Barker says

    January 11, 2017 at 6:58 am

    I love soup for any occasion, but especially when I need a good comfort food! This sounds so good, especially because of the chestnut!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:54 pm

      Thanks so much, Sondra! I love this soup -- so warming!
      Reply
  20. Sabrina says

    January 11, 2017 at 7:33 am

    What a perfect warming soup for the winter months! Looks delicious!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:53 pm

      Thank you, Sabrina!
      Reply
  21. Lauren @ Hall Nesting says

    January 12, 2017 at 2:03 pm

    I love the sound of this soup and I know my husband would be all about that grappa cream
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:46 pm

      Thanks, Lauren! That grappa cream -- that's the fun part!
      Reply
  22. Meg Kerns says

    January 14, 2017 at 4:47 pm

    My husband is also a huge soup fan and the fact that this one has mushroom in it will surely make it a winner for him. I can't wait to surprise him with it soon! Yum!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 17, 2017 at 2:55 am

      Thanks, Meg! I love mushrooms, too, and their flavor really comes out in this dish!
      Reply

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Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

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