What could be more comforting than a delicious soup to serve on the Christmas table? Discover this recipe for delicious chestnut soup ...

With a sharp paring knife, cut an X into the flat side of each chestnut. Place the nuts in ... and allow to cool for about 5 minutes. Transfer soup to a blender in batches, and purée thoroughly ...

This soup is fairly rich and feels quite extravagant. Chestnut mushrooms, also known as brown mushrooms, have a firm texture and earthy flavour. They are my favourite for a soup or sauce ...

Throw in some roasted chestnuts and vegetable stock, and let it all simmer until everything's soft and tender. Blend it all ...

Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of gently simmering water. Mix the melted chocolate into the chestnut purée, add Mascarpone and beat in well. Whisk the double cream and fold in alone with ...