ROASTED GARLIC, POTATO, LEEK AND FENNEL SOUP

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A hearty pureed soup with lots of flavor. Good with hot rolls or French bread. Try to find a fennel bulb with some fronds (leaves) still attached. Trim these off and save some for garnish.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Potato

Time 2h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

20 garlic cloves, peeled
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 leeks, white and pale green parts
1 fennel bulb, diced
5 cups low sodium chicken broth (or use vegetable broth)
3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped fine (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
fennel leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325F while peeling garlic cloves.
  • Place garlic cloves in small baking pan; add 1 tablespoons of the olive oil and stir to coat well. Roast for 20 minutes or until golden.
  • In large heavy saucepan heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add leeks and fennel; saute until mixture begins to brown slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Add broth, potatoes, roasted garlic, thyme and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Remove bay leaves and discard.
  • Puree soup, in batches, in food processor or blender. Return to sauce pan and heat through.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Divide among 4 bowls and top each with a tablespoon of yogurt.
  • Garnish with a bit of chopped fennel leaves, if desired.

GARAGE LAMARA
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I made this soup last night and it was delicious! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the soup is so creamy and comforting. I will definitely be making this again.


Aviwe Saphulana
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Chuck Bingham
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful.


Alyssa Pulido
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This soup is delicious and easy to make.


Sufism ALI
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I made this soup for a dinner party last night and everyone loved it!


Maximus Tselingas
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This soup is amazing! I love the flavors and the creamy texture.


Laura Nowaczynski
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I made this soup last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The flavors are so rich and complex, and the soup is so creamy and comforting.


Deepti Ochanii
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Jayjiban Paswan
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the soup is so creamy and comforting. I will definitely be making this again.


Nassanga Maya
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I made this soup for a dinner party last night and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The soup is so flavorful and creamy, and it's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Ines Lahti
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of flavors and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Bimbo27 Adeola
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This soup is amazing! I made it last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The flavors are so rich and complex, and the soup is so creamy and comforting. I will definitely be making this again and again.