CREAMY FENNEL AND GREENS SOUP

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Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Blender     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Fennel     Spinach     Beet     Fall     Collard Greens     Potluck     Simmer     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 fennel bulb, trimmed and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 pound mixed dark leafy greens such as collard and beet, coarse stems and center ribs discarded and leaves chopped
6 cups water
3 cups baby spinach (2 ounces)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Garnish: fennel fronds or chopped dill

Steps:

  • Heat oil and butter in a 6-quart heavy pot over medium heat until foam subsides. Add fennel, onion, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Add leafy greens (but not spinach) and water to pot and simmer, covered, until greens are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook, uncovered, just until wilted, about 1 minute.
  • Purée soup in batches in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids) until smooth, then return to pot. Stir in cream and lemon juice and reheat over low heat. Season with salt.
  • Cooks' note:
  • Soup can be made 2 days ahead and chilled (covered once cool). Reheat or serve cold.

Tiruwa Tark
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This soup was delicious! The fennel and greens added a unique and flavorful twist. I served it with a side salad and some crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.


epic channell
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I decided to try this soup anyway. I'm so glad I did! The fennel flavor was very subtle and not overpowering at all. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the greens added a nice touch of texture. I will definitely b


Saroyar Chistiy
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I especially liked the combination of fennel and greens. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.


Cori Charleson
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the fennel and greens added a nice touch of sophistication. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a deli


Mutoni Bebe
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This soup was delicious! The fennel and greens added a unique and flavorful twist. I served it with a side salad and some crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.


Evelyn Nguyen
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I decided to try this soup anyway. I'm so glad I did! The fennel flavor was very subtle and not overpowering at all. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the greens added a nice touch of texture. I will definitely b


Hasina Begum
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I especially liked the combination of fennel and greens. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.


Marilyn Kinghorn
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the fennel and greens added a nice touch of texture and flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Diane Lubbe
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This soup was delicious! I loved the creamy texture and the flavorful broth. The fennel and greens were a perfect addition. I will definitely be making this soup again.


nanziri ruth
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I'm a big fan of creamy soups, and this one did not disappoint. The fennel and greens added a unique and flavorful twist. I served it with a side salad and some crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.


Malik Shanawar
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This soup was just what I needed on a cold winter day. It was warm and comforting, and the flavors were perfect. I especially liked the combination of fennel and greens. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Rajaumer Rajaumer
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the fennel and greens added a nice touch of sophistication. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a deli


Bongumosa Dhlamini
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This soup was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The fennel and greens were perfectly cooked and the creamy broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Surujdai Fredericks
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I was a bit hesitant to try this soup because I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I'm so glad I did! The fennel flavor was very subtle and not overpowering at all. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the greens added a nice touch of texture. I will d


AmirReza Farrokh
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the creamy texture and the flavorful broth. I also appreciate that it's a healthy and filling meal.


Ivana Bungor
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This creamy fennel and greens soup was a delight to make and even better to eat. The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the fennel adding a subtle sweetness and the greens providing a nice contrast. I served it with some crusty bread for dipping a