Zuppa di castagne

Zuppa di castagne is a traditional chestnut soup. It's made with a combination of chestnuts, onions, carrots, celery, fat, salt, pepper, and stock or water. The chestnuts are baked in the oven and peeled. The onions, carrots, and celery are browned in butter or fat, then mixed with the chestnuts, stock, and seasonings. The soup is cooked for about 40 minutes until the chestnuts become fully tender and start to break up. It is then poured through a sieve, heated, and, ideally, served with slices of fried bread on the side. This hearty and nourishing soup is especially popular during autumn and winter.