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Fennel Soup with Orange Crème Fraîche and Croutons Recipe

Fennel Soup with Orange Crème Fraîche and Croutons Recipe

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Fennel Soup with Orange Crème Fraîche and Croutons

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Ingredients:

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1 small leek (white and pale green part only), halved and thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
5 tbsp 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 creme fraiche or sour cream
1 tsp grated orange zest

Directions:

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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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	369.29 Kcal (1546 kJ)
Calories from fat	243.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.09g	42%
Cholesterol	8.87mg	3%
Sodium	158.1mg	7%
Potassium	560.89mg	12%
Total Carbs	26.92g	9%
Sugars	1.94g	8%
Dietary Fiber	3.94g	16%
Protein	5.19g	10%
Vitamin C	15mg	25%
Iron	1.7mg	9%
Calcium	114mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	75.74 Kcal (317 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.56g	42%
Cholesterol	1.82mg	3%
Sodium	32.42mg	7%
Potassium	115.04mg	12%
Total Carbs	5.52g	9%
Sugars	0.4g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.81g	16%
Protein	1.07g	10%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	25%
Iron	0.3mg	9%
Calcium	23.4mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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