Chestnut Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Peel the outer rind from the chestnuts and place them in a large pan of warm water.
2. 2
   As soon as this becomes too hot for the fingers to remain in it, take out the chestnuts, peel them quickly and immerse them in cold water.
3. 3
   Put them in a pan and cover them with the stock to stew gently for about 45 minutes or until they break when touched with a fork.
4. 4
   Puree the chestnuts; add salt, cayenne pepper and mace, stirring until it boils.
5. 5
   Add the cream. Serves approximately 4.