"This soup is very subtly flavored, so be sure to use strong vegetable stock. Accompany the soup with a crusty baguette and mixed greens for a complete meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 cups strong vegetable stock
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8 ounces cooked chestnuts
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1 cup chopped white onions
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1/2 cup chopped carrots
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1 thin celery stalk with leaves, chopped (1/2 cup chopped celery)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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3/4 cup plus 1/4 cup crème fraiche, divided