Swiss Consomme

Ingredients

6 cups consomme
1/2 cup carrots cut in fancy shapes
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup turnips cut in fancy shapes
1 cup celery cut in small pieces
2 tablespoons cold cooked chicken
1 cup roasted chestnuts cut in slices

Directions

Melt butter, add vegetables and cook until yellow. Cook in boiling water until tender, being careful not to over-cook. Drain, add hot consomme, chestnuts and chicken. Season with salt and pepper, if necessary.