Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
Chestnut And Smoked Ham Creamy Soup
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30-60 minutes
30-60 minutes
ingredients
4 cups shelled raw chestnut meats
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 pound smoked ham or turkey, cut into small strips
2 parsnips, peeled and thinly sliced
2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced on a diagonal
2 apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
2 leeks, white part only, sliced into thin rounds
2 teaspoons sweet hungarian paprika
5 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cup half and half or whipping cream
2 egg yolks
salt and pepper, to taste
directions
Boil chestnut meats in water about 9 minutes or until slightly crunchy, drain. Cool nuts, finely chop, and set aside.
Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat, then saute the ham, parsnips, carrots, apples and leeks, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes.
Mix in the chopped chestnuts and paprika, then add stock. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes.
When ready to serve, beat the egg yolks into the half and half or cream, then whisk into the soup. Stir until the soup thickens, about 1 minute.
Season with salt and pepper. Serve at once in individual bowls. Sprinkle with more Hungarian paprika if desired.
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Kaytja
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