Fennel Soup for Two

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 3
Creamy Fennel Soup Recipe for Two
in Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 fennel bulb , leaves removed and reserved and chopped
1 medium onion , chopped
1 garlic clove , crushed
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 pint vegetable stock
butter or olive oil
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
salt
pepper
double cream ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
163
Sugar
5g
Fat
9g
This creamy fennel soup is a delicious and healthy option for a light meal. The soup is easy to prepare and can be ready in under 30 minutes. The fennel gives the soup a subtly licorice-like flavor, which can be an acquired taste. However, the addition of tarragon, garlic, turmeric, and vegetable stock helps to balance the flavor profile and make this soup a delightful option for a chilly evening. The soup is perfect for vegans and those who cannot consume gluten.

Instructions

1.In a deep skillet, sauté the onions in butter or olive oil until translucent.
2.Add garlic, turmeric, and diced fennel to the skillet. Cook for five minutes or until the fennel is soft.
3.Sprinkle dried tarragon over the fennel mixture in the skillet.
4.Pour the vegetable stock over the fennel mixture and simmer for 10 minutes.
5.Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Add salt as desired.
6.Serve hot with chopped fennel leaves and a drizzle of double cream if desired.

PROS

This creamy fennel soup is an easy and quick meal for two that is both flavorful and filling.

Fennel is highly nutritious and has anti-inflammatory properties.
This soup is vegan and gluten-free.

CONS

Fennel can be an acquired taste, and some may not enjoy the licorice-like flavor that it imparts to this soup.
The addition of double cream will add extra calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Fennel contains high amounts of fiber and antioxidants, which can prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer.
It has also been known to have anti-inflammatory properties and assist in digestion.

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