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Fennel-potato Soup with Smoked Salmon Recipe
Great starter soup to pair with a nice crisp Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling
| Prep time: 25 Minutes |
American
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| Cook time: 15 Minutes | Servings: 8 bowls |
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 136g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 126 | |
| Calories from Fat 43 | 34% |
| Total Fat 4.93g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 2.82g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium 59mg | 2% |
| Potassium 548mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 18.62g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 8% |
| Sugars 0.54g | 0% |
| Protein 3.15g | 5% |
Ingredients Convert Measures
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 medium fennel bulbs, trimmed, chopped, fronds chopped and reserved
- 1 large leek (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes (about 2 large), peeled, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 5 1/2 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth
- 1 ounce smoked salmon, chopped
Directions
- Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add fennel, leek, and fennel seeds and cook until vegetables begin to soften, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Add potatoes and 5 1/2 cups broth. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium. Cover with lid slightly ajar and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender. Return soup to pot and rewarm over medium heat, stirring often and thinning with more broth by . cupfuls for desired consistency. Season soup with salt and pepper.
- Divide soup among bowls. Garnish with smoked salmon and reserved chopped fennel fronds.
February 27, 2008 09:14