FENNEL SOUP WITH ORANGE CRèME FRAîCHE AND CROUTONS

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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

1 small leek (white and pale green part only), halved and thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 medium russet (baking) potato
2 medium fennel bulbs, stalks discarded, reserving fronds, and bulb cut into 1/2-inch pieces
5 cups water
1 (8-inch) length of baguette, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

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.

Gulfam Jatoi
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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
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of fennel, orange, and crème fraîche. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Sharkevia Mikel
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.


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