Warm your soul with this creamy chestnut soup – the ultimate cozy comfort! Ingredients: 2 cups roasted chestnuts, peeled 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme) 4 cups vegetable stock 1/2 cup heavy cream Salt and black pepper, to taste Fresh parsley or thyme, for garnish Directions: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the thyme and roasted chestnuts, cooking for an additional 2 minutes to enhance the flavors. Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully blend in batches using a countertop blender. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Warm gently over low heat, but do not boil. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or thyme. Serve with crusty bread for an irresistible pairing!