Chestnut Soup
Shell the chestnuts and put them in boiling water for about five minutes, then drain them and scrape thoroughly; wash them afterwards in several waters, and put them on with 600ml milk and 600ml water, and let them boil till they are quite tender; drain them and rub them through a wire sieve. Now put the chestnut farina into a clean saucepan with the butter and sugar, and stir till mixed thoroughly, then add the stock gradually, then the 600ml of milk, stir till it just boils ; add the cream, pepper, and salt to taste, and serve. |