{"id":83959,"date":"2025-10-27T02:51:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T08:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/?p=83959"},"modified":"2025-10-27T02:51:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T08:51:19","slug":"best-chestnut-soup-recipe-with-pear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/en\/best-chestnut-soup-recipe-with-pear\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Chestnut Soup Recipe with Pear"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This creamy chestnut soup with pear is the best chestnut soup recipe for cozy season dinners \u2014 creamy, elegant, and surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for fall, Christmas, or New Year\u2019s Eve menus, this soup is a true showstopper that tastes just like something you\u2019d get in a fine dining restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\nJump to Recipe<\/a>\n\n\n

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When the roasted chestnut stands return to the central square in Munich<\/strong>, I know that winter is just around the corner! \ud83d\ude0d I absolutely love the smell of warm roasted chestnuts \u2014 for me, it\u2019s the first true sign that the holidays are near.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And until Christmas markets officially begin, I like to cozy up with this Creamy Chestnut and Pear Soup<\/strong> \u2014 it tastes like autumn in the most elegant way: warm, nutty, and silky-smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This silky chestnut soup recipe<\/strong> is not only perfect for fall dinners but also makes a wonderful starter for your Christmas or New Year\u2019s Eve menu<\/strong>. \ud83c\udf84\ud83e\udd42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I like to blend the soup while it\u2019s still hot<\/strong> using my high-performance blender \u2014 it can handle hot liquids effortlessly, so you get that restaurant-quality, velvety texture in seconds without cooling or transferring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chestnuts: Fresh or Pre-Cooked?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to chestnuts, I\u2019ll admit I\u2019m a bit of a lazy squirrel \ud83d\ude05 \u2014 I usually go for vacuum-packed chestnuts<\/strong> (best price per kilo here<\/a>), which are ready to use and available in jars or cans at most supermarkets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to save a little money and go the traditional route, you can also roast and peel fresh chestnuts<\/strong> \u2014 here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Roast Fresh Chestnuts in the Oven<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cut a small cross into each chestnut shell using a sharp knife. Preheat the oven to 200\u00b0C \/ 400\u00b0F (top and bottom heat)<\/strong> and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the chestnuts on the sheet with the cut side facing up and add a small oven-safe bowl of water<\/strong> to prevent them from drying out.
Roast for 20\u201325 minutes<\/strong>, until the shells curl outward and the nuts turn golden brown.
Peel them while still hot, removing the outer shell and the thin inner skin \u2014 and enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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