FENNEL SOUP WITH ORANGE CRèME FRAîCHE AND CROUTONS
Provided by Andrea Albin
Categories Soup/Stew Milk/Cream Blender Potato Bake Vegetarian Lunch Orange Fennel Leek Fall Simmer Gourmet Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 (first course or light main) servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.
- Wash leek , then cook with garlic, fennel seeds, and 1 teaspoon salt in 3 tablespoons oil in a heavy medium pot over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, peel potato and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Add potato, fennel, and water to leek mixture and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Toss bread cubes with remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a shallow baking pan. Bake, stirring once or twice, until crisp and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Purée soup in batches in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Return to pot and season with salt and pepper.
- Chop 1 tablespoon fennel fronds and whisk together with crème fraîche and zest.
- Serve soup with orange crème fraîche and croutons.
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Gulfam Jatoi
[email protected]I was looking for a new fennel soup recipe and this one did not disappoint! It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. The orange and crème fraîche add a really nice touch.
Shahrukh Haider
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I love the combination of fennel, orange, and crème fraîche. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Sharkevia Mikel
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the way the fennel and orange flavors come together.
Ron Ron
[email protected]This soup is a must-try! It's so unique and flavorful. I love the way the orange and fennel complement each other.
Allie Smith
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this soup, but I'm so glad I tried it! The flavors are amazing. I especially love the contrast between the sweetness of the orange and the bitterness of the fennel.
Ann FASHIONS
[email protected]This soup is divine! The fennel and orange flavors meld together perfectly, and the crème fraîche adds a touch of luxury. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.
Web Project
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so light and refreshing, and the orange flavor is a nice touch. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Godsway Gbemu
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and so delicious. I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and it was still very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Gamer jihad
[email protected]I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the flavor. I will definitely be making it again.
Melia Campbell
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I love the subtle sweetness of the fennel and orange, and the crème fraîche adds a lovely richness. The croutons are the perfect finishing touch.
Wesono Cabbages
[email protected]This fennel soup was a delightful surprise! The combination of fennel, orange, and crème fraîche was unique and incredibly flavorful. The croutons added a nice textural contrast. I will definitely be making this soup again.