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From: "Jean Pratt" <>
Subject: Re: Chestnut Soup, recipe
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2004 06:27:01 -0600
References: <41C850B6.3040501@pacbell.net>


Sounds very interesting. Will we be able to find Stilton cheese or a
substitute in the USA??

Thanks,
Jeanne
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From: "ConnorsGenealogy" <>
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Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 10:35 AM
Subject: Chestnut Soup, recipe


> from the Irish Heritage Newsletter...
>
> Irish Christmas Recipe for Chestnut Soup
>
> Two Yuletide treats combine to make warming soup with a Christmassy air. A
> good prelude to holiday feasts, this is a perfect make-ahead choice.
>
> 1lb/ 450g chestnuts
> 1tbsp/ 15ml butter
> 1 small onion, chopped
> 2 stalks celery with tops, chopped
> 1pt/ 570ml/ 21/4cups creamy milk
> 4oz/ 110g Stilton cheese, crumbled
> lemon juice
> salt
> white pepper
> parsley to garnish
>
> Using a sharp knife, cut a cross in each chestnut and roast in a hot oven
> for
> about 10 minutes. Quickly peel off shell and skin before they cool. Melt
> butter and gently sauté onion and celery until soft. Add chestnuts, put in
> stock and milk and simmer for about 30 minutes, until chestnuts are very
> soft. Liquidise mixture in blender, add Stilton and liquidise again.
> Season
> to taste with lemon juice, salt and pepper and re-heat. Serve garnished
> with
> small parsley sprigs.
>
> --
> Pat Connors, Sacramento CA
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