CREAM OF FENNEL SOUP (FENNEL VICHYSSOISE)
A great soup. Healthy (despite the cream) and refreshing! For a South American flair, serve with popcorn. Throw it into your soup and like you would croutons. Serve hot or cold. The addition of finely diced fennel fronds dresses up the presentation.
Provided by John Wironen
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 48m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add fennel; cook and stir until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in leeks; cook until slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add potatoes and broth. Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 15 minutes.
- Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Add carrots and red bell pepper; simmer until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in heavy cream and anise-flavored liqueur. Season with salt and white pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 835.7 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
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Chris Ciongoli
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the fennel gives it a unique twist. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Russell Jr.
[email protected]This soup is absolutely delicious! I made it for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the creamy texture and the subtle fennel flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.
Md Kamal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of soup, but this one is an exception. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the fennel gives it a unique twist. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Rashelle Alston
[email protected]This soup is a delightful blend of flavors. The fennel and leek provide a subtle sweetness, while the cream and Parmesan add a richness that makes it incredibly satisfying. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal for a col
benjamin maxwell
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this soup. The fennel flavor is very mild and it's balanced out perfectly by the cream and Parmesan. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking f
Rehan Sheikh
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love the creamy texture and the subtle fennel flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.
MILON MIAH MD
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of fennel and leek. This soup is definitely a keeper.
Don Dada
[email protected]I love fennel and I was really looking forward to trying this soup. However, I was disappointed. The soup was very watery and the fennel flavor was very weak.
Cory Turner
[email protected]This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more salt and pepper.
Iron Metal
[email protected]The fennel flavor in this soup is a bit too strong for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if the fennel had been roasted before adding it to the soup.
BIR GORKHALI
[email protected]I made this soup for lunch today and it was the perfect comfort food. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the fennel gives it a unique twist. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Jalali Shah
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of fennel and leek. This soup is definitely a keeper.
Robert “Coyote” Hamilton
[email protected]This soup is absolutely delicious! I made it for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the creamy texture and the subtle fennel flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.
Asad Asghar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this soup. The fennel flavor is very mild and it's balanced out perfectly by the cream and Parmesan. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking f
Daemin Jayjay
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It only requires a few ingredients and it's so easy to make. The soup turned out creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of fennel flavor. I'll definitely be making this again!
Thenuka Hirushan Deshapriya
[email protected]This soup is a delightful blend of flavors. The fennel and leek provide a subtle sweetness, while the cream and Parmesan add a richness that makes it incredibly satisfying. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal for a col