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How to Make Vegetarian Cream of Fennel Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

For all the vegetarians out there, we have the perfect recipe for you - Vegetarian Cream of Fennel Soup. This delightful and healthy soup is not only easy to make but also incredibly delicious. Fennel, with its subtle anise flavor, is the star of this dish and offers a unique and comforting flavor profile.

What's great about this recipe is that it's not only suitable for vegetarians, but it's also a hit with meat-eaters. The creaminess of the soup makes it feel rich and indulgent, whi...

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Ingredients

  • 2 star anise
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • olive oil
  • 4 bulbs fennel, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 leek, sliced
  • salt to taste
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 5 cups vegetable broth

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine star anise, cardamom pods, and coriander seeds in a large skillet over medium heat and roast without burning until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a mortar and pestle, and crush into powder form.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot and cook fennel, onion, and leek until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with ground spice mix and salt, cover, and simmer over medium heat until flavors are well combined, about 25 minutes. Pour in white wine and cook until wine has reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth and simmer for 10 minutes. Puree fennel soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Add cream and heat, but do not let boil. Season with salt.

    • Nutrition

    254 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 745mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 34mg
    • Calcium: 174mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1126mg

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