"maxine in ri" > wrote in message
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> I found two big jars and 3 cans of roasted, peeled chestnuts at the
> discount store y'day.
>
> A couple of them will go to my Mom, who always has to make chestnut
> dressing for Thanksgiving (no matter that I want to make the whole
> meal, at 91, who can argue with her?). I'm trying to think of what to
> do with the rest of them.
>
> I did make a chicken vegetale soup with some of them last night. Nice
> texture, but flavor? Eh. Can they be toasted? Most of the recipes I
> found on-line either simmered them in liquid and riced them, or used
> them whole or chopped for stir fry, sides, main dishes or desserts.
>
> Got any input?
>
> maxine in ri

Yes - curb the impulse to buy stuff on sale........'cause it looks like a
good deal. (Sorry, couldn't resist that comment -- I am so guilty of that.)

But I'm surprised you found the soup flavourless, I made a chestnut soup
last year. Had the kids shell the chestnuts - they will never, ever
volunteer to do that job again! The soup was great though, a completely
different flavour than I expected - sort of sweet. Perhaps you didn't add
enough chestnuts??

Elaine