ROASTED FENNEL SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Healthy     Simmer

Yield 4 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Large bulb fennel, quartered
2 TB canola oil
Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper to taste.
1 leek, white only, sliced
1 Cup russet potatoes, peeled and cubed.
2 Cups chicken stock
2 TB dry sherry
1/2 Cup half and half
1/2 Cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped.
1/4 Cup Stilton cheese, crumbled.
1 Lemon, zest only, finely chopped.
1 TB fresh chives or fennel leaves, minced

Steps:

  • 1) Preheat oven to 400 F. Toss fennel with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper. roast fennel on a baking sheet until tender and golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. 2) While fennel is roasting, heat remaining oil in a heavy, medium sized pot over medium-low flame. Add leeks, stirring to coat leeks with oil. Cover pot and cook the leeks for about 5 minutes, until they are translucent. Add potatoes and stock. Bring to a boil. Redsuce heat and simmer until the potatoes are fully cooked, about 20 minutes. Puree mixture with a hand blender or in a food processor until smooth. 3) Allow fennel to cool. when easy to handle slice into smaal strips, about 1/2 inch. Add to potato mixture, along with sherry mixture and the half and half to reach the desired texture of the soup. Return to simmer, and stir in walnuts. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss Stilton cheese with lemon zest. 4) To serve, ladle soup into warm bowls. Top with a tablespoon of Stilton mixture. Sprinkle with minced chives or fennel and walnuts

Brandi Singleton
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I'm not sure why this soup has so many positive reviews. I thought it was terrible.


Pappu Raja
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I'm giving this soup 2 stars because it was edible, but it was definitely not my favorite.


Greg Poloso
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This soup was a waste of time and ingredients. I would not recommend it to anyone.


Hathya Thayananthan
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I had high hopes for this soup, but it was just okay. I think I would have preferred a more traditional fennel soup recipe.


Md Romal gemar
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This soup is definitely not for everyone. The fennel flavor is very strong.


Oliver Judith
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I found this soup to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less orange juice.


Glory God He is gapy love Gill G
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out bland and watery. I think I may have added too much water.


William Dear
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I would definitely recommend this soup to others.


dhsbd xndnn
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover fennel. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


Connor Milburn
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Delicious soup! I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it.


Sharnah Potter
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of fennel flavor.


smsi suhin
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This soup is easy to make and packed with flavor. I love the combination of fennel and orange. It's a great soup for a cold winter day.


Nada Djeraune
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I'm not a huge fan of fennel, but I was pleasantly surprised by this soup. The roasting process really mellows out the flavor of the fennel, and the soup is very creamy and flavorful.


Tariq Mehmood
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This soup was a hit with my family! The fennel flavor was subtle but present, and the soup was creamy and comforting. I will definitely be making this again.


Thalia Velkos
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Roasted fennel soup is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. I love the way the fennel roasts and caramelizes in the oven, giving the soup a rich and flavorful broth. The addition of cream and Parmesan cheese makes t