CREAMY FENNEL SOUP WITH HERB SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Remove the greens from the fennel stalks, chop them, and reserve. Cut the fennel bulbs and stalks into coarse pieces.
- Heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, 7 minutes. Add the 1 clove garlic and continue to cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Increase the heat to high. Add the chopped fennel and the chicken stock, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the fennel is very tender, 15 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
- Puree the soup, in batches, in a blender until very smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean soup pot. Add the cream, and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and lemon juice. Add the reserved fennel greens and parsley, toss to coat, and season with salt and pepper. Set the herb salad aside
- Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the ground fennel seeds and stir for 30 seconds. Add the baguette slices in a single layer, and cook, turning once, until golden on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes total. Season with salt, to taste. Remove the baguette slices from the pan and rub each piece lightly on 1 side with the clove of garlic.
- Warm the soup over medium heat. Ladle it into bowls, place a baguette slice on top of each, and top each slice with some of the herb salad. Serve.
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GEORGE Poling
[email protected]Very tasty! I was pleasantly surprised by how well the fennel and potato flavors worked together. The creamy texture was also a nice touch. The herb salad was a great way to add some freshness to the dish. Overall, a great recipe that I would definit
Ram Baral
[email protected]This soup was a hit! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the herb salad was a great addition. I especially liked the subtle anise flavor of the fennel. It was a great way to warm up on a cold day.
Ian Yearsley
[email protected]Tasty and satisfying soup! The fennel and potato combination was a winner, and the creamy texture was perfect for a cold day. The herb salad was a nice addition, adding a bit of freshness and crunch. Overall, a great recipe that I would recommend to
prince abraham Tv
[email protected]Great soup! I was hesitant to try fennel, but this recipe changed my mind. The fennel flavor was subtle and not overpowering at all. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the herb salad was a nice touch. Will definitely make this again.
Khayreddine Fellous
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe that yielded a delicious and flavorful soup. The fennel was the star of the show, with a subtle anise flavor that really shone through. The creamy texture was also a nice touch, and the herb salad was a great way to add some fre
Marissa Mendoza
[email protected]Delicious and comforting! The fennel soup was creamy and flavorful, and the herb salad added a nice freshness to the dish. I especially liked the addition of fennel seeds, which gave the soup a slightly nutty flavor. Will definitely make it again.
Lester Alexander
[email protected]This creamy fennel soup is an absolute delight! I followed the recipe precisely, and the flavors were incredibly well-balanced. The fennel's aniseed flavor was subtle yet noticeable, perfectly complemented by the creamy texture and the tangy herb sal