Potato-Fennel Soup
Potato-Fennel Soup might be a good recipe to expand your soup recipe box. This recipe makes 8 servings with 135 calories, 3g of protein, and 2g of fat each. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. Head to the store and pick up baking potatoes, vegetable broth, cream, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
Trim tough outer leaves from fennel; mince feathery fronds to measure 2 tablespoons.
Remove and discard stalks.
Cut fennel bulb in half lengthwise; discard core. Chop bulb to measure 1 cup.
Slice quartered potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add chopped fennel bulb, potatoes, and leek, and cook 3 minutes.
Add water, salt, and broth, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Remove 2 cups of soup from pan.
Place in a blender; process until smooth. Return pured mixture to pan, and stir in fennel fronds, parsley, and pepper. Spoon into bowls; top with sour cream.