Inspired by Delia Smith, our Operations Manager Helen makes this soup every year for her Christmas lunch starter, a luxurious soup that never disappoints!

Ingredients:
200g cooked and peeled chestnuts (Merchant Gourmet do packs, or some supermarkets do their own brand)
1 stick of celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 small carrot, chopped
1.2 liters of vegetable stock
Salt & Pepper to taste
Method: Number of Servings 4 / Prep Time 5 Minutes / Cook Time 45 Minutes
Cost £0.80 per serving
1. Place all the ingredients into a large pan and simmer for approx. 45 mins.
2. Leave to cool slightly then blend with a hand blender until smooth.
Can be served with crispy smoked bacon pieces.
Freezes well so can be made well in advance.
Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Carbs 20g
Fibre 3.6g
Fat 0.6g
Protein 9.0g
Kcals 107