Creamy Chestnut And Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb chestnuts
• 1/2 small onion, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 oz butter
• 1/4 pint milk
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Method

1. 1 Boil the chestnuts, then peel and mash them.
2. 2 Combine the mashed chestnuts, grated onion, milk, 1/2 pint water, and butter in a pot over heat.
3. 3 Bring the mixture to a boil.
4. 4 Stir in the cornstarch to thicken the soup.
5. 5 Boil briefly, season with salt and pepper, and serve.