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Ingredients

• 1/2 loaf (1-lb. loaf) good-quality French or Italian bread
• 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
• 2 Tbs. olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 4 tsp. chopped fresh sage
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 6 bacon slices
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 1/4 tsp. celery seed
• 6 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 celery root, about 1 lb., peeled and chopped
• 1 jar (15 oz.) purchased steamed peeled chestnuts
• 1/2 cup half-and-half

Description

Fresh Sage Has Just A Hint Of Bitterness And A Woodsy, Assertive Taste. Here, It Is Used Only In The Garnishes For This Luxurious Fall Soup. Rather Than Overpower, It Becomes A Harmonious Flavor Accent For The Mellow Sweetness Of The Chestnuts And Celery

Williams-Sonoma