French Chestnut Soup

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon grapeseed oil
1/2 onion, sliced
1/2 lb chestnuts, chopped
1 teaspoon rosemary
1/2 cup vegetable stock
1 cup almond cream or milk
4 chestnuts, chopped
1/2 tablespoon vegan butter
salt and white pepper, to taste
olive oil

Heat oil in a pan and add the onion. Cook until tender and add the chestnuts, rosemary, and stock. Bring to a simmer and add the cream, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Return to saucepan and add more water if needed.

Stir fry the remaining chestnuts in the butter and stir into the soup. Ladle into bowls and garnish with the olive oil and a sprinkle of black pepper if desired.