Chestnut Apple Soup with Whipped Lemon Thyme Cream

Chestnut Apple Soup with Whipped Lemon Thyme Cream

 

2 Tbs. butter 
1 small onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 small golden delicious apple, cored and chopped
1 cup roasted and peeled chestnuts
sea salt and pepper
2 cups vegetable broth

 

1/4 cup whipping cream
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 Tbs. fresh thyme

 

In a large stockpot, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the remaining ingredients and sauté until the onions become translucent.

Add 2 cups of broth and reduce to a simmer. 

Cook for about 10 minutes.

Transfer the soup to a high-speed blender and process until silky smooth.

 

Just before serving, combine whipping cream, lemon juice, and thyme in a high-speed blender or medium bowl and whip until semi-stiff.

 

Dollop over the Chestnut Apple Soup.