Peel and chop the shallots.
Wash and cut the red kuri squash into 1 cm chunks.
Sweat the shallots in 40 g butter for 5 minutes at a medium heat.
Next, add the red kuri squash and sweat for another 5 mins.
Pour in the chicken stock and milk. Cook for approximately 20 mins (the squash should be very soft).
Add the cream and cook for another 5 mins.
Mix in a blender and season as necessary. Keep warm
Peel and cut the apples into 1 cm cubes. Place to one side.
Cut the chestnuts into 1 cm cubes. Place to one side.
Cut the bread into 1 cm cubes. Sautée in the remaining butter until crisp. Drain and place to one side.
Without adding any fat, sauté the foie gras pieces in a very hot pan. Season with salt and pepper. Drain and place to one side.
Pour the cream of red kuri squash soup into soup bowls, then add the apple, croutons and chestnut. Finish with the foie gras pieces and chervil sprigs.