Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook 8 oz. bacon until crisp. Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 2T of fat, return pot to med-low heat and sauté onions, fennel, garlic and fennel seeds.
- Cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse beans. Reserve 1 1/2C of beans; add rest to pot.
- Add 1 1/4qt low-sodium chicken broth, rosemary sprig and 1/2t salt and 1t pepper. Simmer 15 minutes. Discard the rosemary. Let soup cool 15 minutes.
- Purée soup in batches and return to pot; add reserved beans. Heat for 10 minutes. S/P to taste and garnish with olive oil drizzle, chives and lemon wedges.
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Tamzin Hassan Shahin
[email protected]This is my new favorite soup recipe! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Kabir Hussain
[email protected]I made this soup for my vegetarian friends, and they loved it! It's a great meatless meal.
Taja Hammonds
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover bacon. It's also a healthy and affordable meal.
Mohammad Masum
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was creamy and flavorful, and the fennel added a unique flavor.
Calvill Joseph
[email protected]I added some extra vegetables to the soup, such as carrots and celery. It turned out even more delicious!
Polash Mia
[email protected]This creamy fennel and white bean soup was easy to make, and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were subtle and well-balanced.
SKY BRO
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a healthy and satisfying meal.
Rokeya Akter
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Esequiel Gutierrez
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the soup turned out perfectly. It was creamy, flavorful, and packed with vegetables.
Jayden Taylor
[email protected]Wow! This soup is amazing! The fennel and white beans are a perfect combination, and the bacon adds a delicious smoky flavor.
Paullie Alish
[email protected]This creamy fennel and white bean soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were well-balanced, and the soup was hearty and filling. I especially appreciated the crispy bacon topping, which added a nice smoky flavor.