Cream Of Chestnut Soup

• 1 1/2 pounds chestnuts
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Chopped fresh parsley

1. Place chestnuts and water to cover in a small Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cover and cook 20 minutes. Remove from heat; drain and cool.
2. Remove shells from chestnuts, and peel; coarsely chop chestnuts. Combine chestnuts and chicken broth in a medium saucepan. Place over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour or until chestnuts are tender.
3. Place chestnut mixture in container of an electric blender; process on high speed until smooth.
4. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly and begins to thicken. Remove from heat.
5. Add pureed chestnut mixture, salt, and pepper to cream sauce, beating with a wire whisk. Place over low heat; cook, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.
6. Ladle soup into individual serving bowls; garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

chestnuts, chicken broth, butter, flour, milk, salt, pepper, fresh parsley

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cream-of-chestnut-soup (may not work)