Woman's Day
Ingredients
Method
1.In a large saucepan, heat butter and oil together on high. Saute pancetta, onion and garlic 2-3 minutes until onion is golden.
2.Add mushrooms, chestnuts and potato and cook 3-4 minutes, until mushrooms are tender.
3.Stir in stock and sage. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in cream and cook 4-5 minutes.
4.Remove from heat and, using a hand blender, process until smooth. Season to taste. Reheat, if necessary.
5.Serve soup with a swirl of cream, sage leaves and crusty bread.
lf preferred, you can use frozen chestnuts (available from some grocers) or fresh chestnuts, if in season They must be scored and baked in a very hot oven, 220°C, for 15 minutes. Remove the shell and papery skin while still hot. Use as required.
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