Description
Warm up this season with a delightful bowl of Savory Fennel and Potato Soup. This hearty soup combines the sweet, aromatic flavors of fennel with creamy potatoes, creating a comforting dish that’s perfect for chilly evenings. With just a few simple ingredients and quick preparation, you can have a nutritious meal ready in about 35 minutes. Enjoy it as a starter or main course, garnished with fresh chives for an added touch of flavor. This recipe is not only satisfying but also versatile—feel free to customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this soup will surely become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 oz olive oil (25g)
- 2 onions (approx. 450g), peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 1 teaspoon salt (3g)
- 1 fennel bulb, trimmed and chopped finely
- 4 medium potatoes (about 900g), peeled and cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds (1g)
- 1.5 liters vegetable broth (6 cups)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Chives for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté sliced onions until soft, about 5 minutes; add minced garlic and salt.
- Stir in chopped fennel and cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened. Add cubed potatoes.
- Mix in caraway seeds and pour in vegetable broth, bringing to a boil before reducing heat to simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or countertop blender.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot garnished with fresh chives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg