CARROT, FENNEL, AND ORANGE SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Citrus     Dairy     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Orange     Fennel     Carrot     Spring     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium fennel bulb (sometimes called anise), stalks trimmed flush with bulb, and bulb sliced thin crosswise
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 pounds carrots, sliced thin (about 4 cups)
1 garlic clove, sliced thin
6 cups water
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup sour cream
Garnish: 1 tablespoon fresh chervil leaves or fennel fronds

Steps:

  • In a 3-quart heavy saucepan cook fennel bulb in butter over moderate heat, stirring, until softened and beginning to turn golden. Add carrots and garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add water and salt and simmer, covered, 20 minutes, or until carrots are very tender.
  • In a blender purée mixture in batches with orange juice, sour cream, and salt and pepper to taste until smooth, transferring to another heavy saucepan. Heat soup, stirring, just until heated through (do not let boil).
  • Serve soup garnished with chervil leaves or fennel fronds.

Hriday Biswas
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I'm not a big fan of carrots, but I loved this soup. The fennel and orange flavors really balanced out the carrot flavor.


Lilly Alsabrook
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. It's also a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet.


Lucy Ayeni
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I love the creamy texture of this soup. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Raaj Letmar
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I'm a vegetarian, and this soup is a great meatless meal. It's packed with flavor and nutrients.


Sakib Kahan
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Roblox ANNA
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It's a great way to have a warm and comforting meal without a lot of effort.


M Bilal
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I love the pop of color that the orange zest adds to this soup. It's a beautiful and delicious dish.


Chmoon ali
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover carrots and fennel. It's also a healthy and affordable meal.


OXY GAMING
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love the unique flavor combination.


Yadicone Bojang
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so simple to make, and the results are always fantastic. I love the bright, citrusy flavor of the oranges.


Khan Orakzai
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this soup. The fennel flavor was subtle and well-balanced by the other ingredients.


Sabir Kabir
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This soup is so delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of sweet carrots, aromatic fennel, and citrusy orange. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Humair Ali
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors of the carrot, fennel, and orange were perfectly balanced, and the soup was creamy and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.