Fennel And Carrot Soup

Description

I got this recipe off the internet ( i think it was in a newspaper)and it is so good. Very tasty, creamy and filling. You will swear this has cream in it!!!

Ingredients

• Fennel Bulbs
• Onion
• Carrot
• Olive Oil
• Chicken Broth
• Cracked Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Trim tops& bottoms of fennel bulbs
2. Save a few green fronds& chop for garnish
3. Thinly slice bulbs, you should have about 4 cups sliced fennel
4. In large saucepan, saute sliced fennel, onions, carrots in the olive oil until tender, about 20 minutes
5. Add chicken broth, cover& bring to a simmer about 20-25 minutes until veggies are tender
6. Remove from heat& puree with an immersion blender right in saucepan or in a food processor or add to a blender
7. May take a couple of batches
8. Transfer each batch to a clean saucepan
9. Serve with sprinkle of chopped fennel fronds& cracked black pepper