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Recipe for Banon cheese in its leaf and chestnut velouté.

Yields2 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time30 mins

A recipe that is as elegant as it is comforting, to be enjoyed in an intimate setting for a sweet evening with subtle flavors.

Ingredients
 180 canned chestnuts
 1 chopped shallot
 ½ chicken broth
 20 water
 15 liquid cream
 a few sprigs of tarragon
 sea salt pink peppercorns
Directions
1

Preheat the oven to 210°C (fan oven setting 7). In a pot, sauté the chestnuts in olive oil with the shallot. When it is golden, add the broth and pour in the water. Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for 10 minutes.

2

Off the heat, stir in the fresh cream and half of the tarragon. Blend with a hand blender until you achieve a smooth velvety texture.

3

Remove the label and string from the cheese. Gently open the leaves to uncover the cheese. Bake for 5 minutes on parchment paper.

4

Divide the soup into two nice bowls. Sprinkle with reserved tarragon and pink peppercorns. Enjoy by dipping small pieces of cheese into the soup.

5

To finish, the trick: add small golden croutons of country-style bread.

Nutrition Facts

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Serving size

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