Cream of Fennel Soup
- Total Time
- 45 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1½pounds fresh fennel
- 2tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½cup chopped onion
- 3cups chicken stock
- 1cup heavy cream
- 2tablespoons Pernod or Ricard
- Salt and freshly ground white pepper
- 4teaspoons (about ¾ ounce) Fresh sturgeon caviar (optional)
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
422 calories; 31 grams fat; 18 grams saturated fat; 1 gram trans fat; 9 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 26 grams carbohydrates; 7 grams dietary fiber; 12 grams sugars; 10 grams protein; 1055 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Cut the feathery tops off the fennel bulbs. Finely mince two tablespoons of the green tops and set aside. Discard the woody stems. Chop the fennel bulbs medium fine.
- Step 2
Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan. Add the onion and chopped fennel bulb, cover and cook over low heat until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Add the chicken stock and simmer 10 minutes longer.
- Step 3
Puree the soup in a blender or a food processor. Return it to the saucepan and add the cream. Simmer for five minutes, then stir in the Pernod or Ricard and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Step 4
Bring to a simmer. Serve the soup topped with a dusting of chopped fennel tops. If desired, float a teaspoon of caviar on top of each serving.
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Comments
I substituted a leek for the onion, and finished with a citrus salt. The soup had such a unique flavor and rich texture—will definitely make again!
Made September 2021 without the onion. I found it tasty but Robert found it bland.
Each detail is important. I didn't have Pernod or Recard, but I soaked 1 tsp of anise seeds in 2 tablespoons of vodka for 2 hours, then strained the flavored vodka into the soup. The flavor was pure and extraordinary. No caviar at our house.