FENNEL, LEEK AND SPINACH SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Vegetable     Passover     High Fiber     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Fennel     Leek     Spinach     Kosher     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted pareve margarine
6 cups chopped fresh fennel bulbs
4 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only)
6 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup (packed) fresh spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Melt margarine in large pot over medium heat. Add fennel and leeks. Sauté until just translucent, about 15 minutes. Add broth to cover pot. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Puree soup in small batches in blender until smooth, adding spinach to last batch before pureeing. Return soup to same pot.Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.)
  • Rewarm soup over low heat, stirring occasionally. Ladle into bowls and serve.

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