How to Make Fennel and Carrot Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, there's nothing quite like a warm, hearty soup. If you're looking for a new soup recipe to add to your collection, look no further than this delicious Fennel and Carrot Soup. This soup is not only incredibly flavorful and satisfying, but it's also packed with nutrients, making it a healthy and comforting option for lunch or dinner.

Fennel and carrots are the star ingredients of this soup, and for good reason. Both vegetables are known for their distincti...

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped, or more to taste
  • ½ cup chopped leeks
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Melt butter in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add fennel, carrots, celery, leeks, thyme, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften but do not brown, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Pour broth into the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until all of the vegetables are cooked, about 10 minutes. Remove the thyme stems and bay leaf. Puree soup using an immersion blender.
  • Nutrition

    199 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 1262mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 52mg
    • Calcium: 174mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 799mg