Apple-Chestnut Soup with Parsley Croutons

Ingredients

• "Parsley Croutons":/recipes/11152, for garnish
• 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 2 cups water
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 20 ounces whole peeled steamed or "roasted chestnuts":/recipes/29296 (about 3 cups)
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped sage leaves
• 4 cups peeled and coarsely chopped Pink Lady or Gala apples
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 1 cup coarsely chopped celery
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped shallots
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (¼ stick)

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. When it foams, add olive oil, shallots, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add apples and sage, season with additional salt and pepper, and cook, stirring ...

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