Sign Up
DALL·E 2024-12-12 11.12.54 - A steaming bowl of Porcini and Chestnut Soup served in a rustic ceramic bowl. The soup is creamy and earthy, topped with a drizzle of olive oil, fresh

Porcini and Chestnut Soup

Healthy Fact of the Day

This soup combines nutritious ingredients for a healthy yet indulgent dish. Chestnuts are low in fat but rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Porcini mushrooms provide protein, B vitamins, and immune-supporting compounds. To make healthier, use milk instead of cream or try coconut milk for a dairy-free version. The olive oil offers heart-healthy fats. For a lighter version, skip the cream and rely on chestnuts for natural creaminess. This soup is naturally gluten-free and can be made vegan by omitting dairy. The combination of mushrooms and chestnuts creates a satisfying meal with relatively few calories.

Ingredients

 

  • 1 oz dried porcini mushrooms
  • 1 lb roasted chestnuts, peeled
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups mushroom or vegetable stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp brandy (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp truffle oil
  • Salt and white pepper to taste
  • Fresh chives for garnish
  • Crème fraîche for serving

Instructions

  1. Soak porcini in hot water for 30 minutes.

  2. Strain mushrooms, reserve soaking liquid.

  3. Chop rehydrated porcini finely.

  4. Heat olive oil and butter in large pot.

  5. Sauté shallots until translucent.

  6. Add garlic and porcini, cook until fragrant.

  7. Add chestnuts and herbs, stir to combine.

  8. Pour in stock and strained mushroom liquid.

  9. Simmer for 25-30 minutes until chestnuts are very tender.

  10. Remove bay leaf and thyme sprigs.

  11. Blend until smooth, stir in cream and brandy.

  12. Finish with truffle oil and garnishes.

Spoon into this Porcini and Chestnut Soup and let the earthy aromas transport you to a misty forest morning! Each velvety spoonful delivers the perfect marriage of woodsy mushrooms and sweet chestnuts, elevated by a whisper of truffle and herbs. Whether you’re starting a fancy dinner party or craving sophisticated comfort food, this soup proves that forest flavors create pure elegance in a bowl. So soak those porcini, roast those chestnuts, and get ready to create a soup that’ll have everyone feeling like they’re dining in a French château!

Categories

Recent Recipes

Happy 4th of July — America Turns

  • July 4, 2026
  • 4 min read

The Grill as Teacher: What Fire Reveals

  • July 4, 2026
  • 10 min read

Smoked Cream Cheese Is the Easiest Thing

  • July 4, 2026
  • 3 min read

Ham and Swiss Overnight Strata

  • July 4, 2026
  • 11 min read

Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats

  • July 4, 2026
  • 8 min read

Denny’s Just Threw Out the Rulebook —

  • July 3, 2026
  • 4 min read

The Food of Celebration: What We Eat

  • July 3, 2026
  • 11 min read

Grilled Hot Honey Chicken

  • July 3, 2026
  • 9 min read

Kinder Bueno Just Turned Its Iconic Candy

  • July 2, 2026
  • 3 min read

The One Ingredient Every Great Cook Keeps

  • July 2, 2026
  • 9 min read

Tip of the Day

“Always let your meat rest before slicing.”

Whether you're roasting a chicken, grilling steak, or baking pork tenderloin, letting cooked meat rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing allows the juices to redistribute evenly. This simple step keeps your meat juicy and tender, ensuring every bite is flavorful and moist. Bonus: It gives you a moment to plate your sides or garnish for a perfect presentation!

Our Latest Recipes
Blog
Daily Disher

Happy 4th of July — America Turns 250 Today and Restaurants Are Celebrating With You

Fourth of July celebrations are built around food, and that’s one of the best things about them. A few easy ways to keep things balanced at any cookout or restaurant outing today: start with water before reaching for a sugary drink or cocktail, load your plate with grilled proteins and vegetable sides before hitting the chips and desserts, and if you’re taking advantage of multiple restaurant deals this weekend, space them out rather than stacking them in one day. The Whole Foods 50% off frozen treats deal through July 7 is worth bookmarking for a lighter, fruit-based dessert option — grab a pint of something like Van Leeuwen or So Delicious for the freezer and enjoy it throughout the week.

Read More »
Daily Disher July 4, 2026
Blog
Daily Disher

The Grill as Teacher: What Fire Reveals About Cooking

Grilling vegetables over direct heat increases the bioavailability of certain antioxidants by breaking down cell walls and making their contents more accessible — while the brief, high-heat cooking minimizes the loss of water-soluble vitamins that longer, lower-temperature cooking methods produce. The char that develops on grilled vegetables, while containing small amounts of heterocyclic compounds, also contains significant concentrations of beneficial phytonutrients produced by the caramelization of plant sugars. Marinating proteins before grilling — particularly with acidic marinades containing lemon juice or vinegar — has been shown to significantly reduce the formation of potentially harmful compounds produced when fat drips onto hot coals, making the marinated and grilled preparation one of the more nutritionally sound applications of high-heat cooking.

Read More »
Daily Disher July 4, 2026
Blog
Daily Disher

Smoked Cream Cheese Is the Easiest Thing You’ll Make This July 4th

Cream cheese is rich, so a little goes a long way — which actually works in your favor here. Serving it as a dip rather than a spread naturally limits portion size, and loading the board around it with fresh vegetables like cucumber slices, celery, and bell pepper strips gives guests a lighter vehicle than crackers alone. If you want to lighten the base, swapping in a block of Neufchâtel cheese — which is widely available and nearly identical in texture — cuts the fat content by about a third without changing the final result in any noticeable way.

Read More »
Daily Disher July 4, 2026
VIEW MORE

Get your daily dose of delicious!

Sign up
Skip to content