Ingredients

1tbspunsalted butter

1cupwhole cooked chestnuts,(from a 14⅘ oz vacuum-packed jar)

salt and freshly ground pepper

2tbspextra virgin olive oil

3medium garlic cloves

1large anchovy fillet

½cupdry white wine

6large leeks

1large carrot

¾cupRich Turkey Stock,or low-sodium chicken broth

2tbspheavy cream

Preparation

Melt the butter in a large, deep skillet.

Add the chestnuts, season with salt and pepper, and cook over moderately high heat, undisturbed, for 4 minutes until browned on the bottom. Transfer to a bowl.

Heat the olive oil in the skillet. Add the garlic and anchovy and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, for about 4 minutes until fragrant. Add the wine and cook over moderate heat for 1 minute.

Stir in the leeks and carrot, add the stock, and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes until tender.

Stir the heavy cream into the leeks and season with salt and pepper.

Fold in the chestnuts, transfer to a large bowl and serve. Enjoy!