Chestnut Soup Recipe for Comforting Winter Nights

Ingredients

• 15 ounces (425 grams) roasted chestnuts or chestnut puree, chopped
• 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken stock
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 large shallot or onion, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 1 small leek, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 sprig thyme
• 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• Salt
• pepper