Chestnut mushroom and cheese soup:
In a medium saucepan fry the following until just cooked or caramelised:
1 medium diced onion
A splash oil
Add the following and simmer for at least 15 minutes:
2 litres stock or water
3 cups peeled fresh or canned chestnuts
250 gm chopped mushrooms
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped carrot
½ cup chopped parsnip
½ cup dried porcini mushrooms
2 bouquet garni (remove after cooking)
¼ to 1 dozen cloves garlic
2 splash light soy sauce
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Blend in the food processor
Return to the saucepan and add the following but do not bring to a boil:
1 cup cream
½ cup blue or goats cheese
¼ cup Madeira or 1 cup white wine
And some of the following:
A few splashes wine vinegar to taste
A few shakes of truffle powder
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