Name: Fennel and Carrot Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons salted butter; 1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced; 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped; 3 stalks celery, chopped, or more to taste; 0.5 cup chopped leeks; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth

Fennel and Carrot Soup

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A creamy soup where all the vegetables meld together. Serve with some toasted bread croutons for a topping. Cheese bread makes it super delicious!

Recipe by Orange Azalea

Published on May 10, 2020

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 5 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons salted butter
1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped, or more to taste
½ cup chopped leeks
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth

Directions

Melt butter in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add fennel, carrots, celery, leeks, thyme, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften but do not brown, 30 to 45 minutes.
Pour broth into the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until all of the vegetables are cooked, about 10 minutes. Remove the thyme stems and bay leaf. Puree soup using an immersion blender.

Cook's Notes:

Fresh thyme is preferred, but you can use 1 teaspoon dried thyme instead.

Substitute 1 small Yukon Gold potato, peeled and halved, for the celery if preferred.

Always keep in mind what type of chicken broth you will be using before seasoning. Low-sodium versus regular can affect how salty your soup will turn out.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

199	Calories
13g	Fat
20g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 199
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	16%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Cholesterol 36mg	12%
Sodium 1262mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 8g	29%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 52mg	259%
Calcium 174mg	13%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 799mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.