Cream of Black Walnut Soup
Description
Delight your taste buds with this luxurious Cream of Black Walnut Soup, a rich and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in or as a refined starter for any special occasion. The earthy, nutty flavors of black walnuts are beautifully complemented by cream and sherry, creating a velvety texture that is sure to impress your guests. This recipe from lovewithrecipes.com is simple enough for any home cook to tackle, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Recipe Category: Under 30 Minutes
- Servings: 4-6
Nutritional Information
| Nutritional Component | Amount Per Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 725.6 kcal |
| Total Fat | 65.7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 19.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 95.5 mg |
| Sodium | 472 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 21.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugars | 7 g |
| Protein | 17.8 g |
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | cups walnuts, chopped |
| 1/4 | cup celery, diced |
| 1 | cup chives, chopped |
| 5 | cups chicken stock |
| 2 | tablespoons cream sherry |
| 2 | tablespoons butter |
| 1 | cup heavy cream |
| to taste | salt |
| to taste | nutmeg |
Instructions
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Combine Ingredients: In a large saucepan, combine the chopped black walnuts, diced celery, and chopped chives with the chicken stock. Stir gently to incorporate the ingredients.
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Cook the Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat slightly and let it simmer for approximately twenty minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
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Add Cream and Sherry: After twenty minutes, stir in the cream sherry, butter, heavy cream, and salt. Continue to cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the soup is heated through and the butter has melted.
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Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and finish with a light sprinkling of freshly grated nutmeg on top to enhance the flavors. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste, adding more salt or nutmeg as desired.
- For an added touch of elegance, you can garnish the soup with additional chopped chives or toasted walnut pieces before serving.
Enjoy this delightful Cream of Black Walnut Soup, an elegant addition to your culinary repertoire that embodies the essence of comfort food while remaining refined and delicious. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a quiet evening at home!
