FENNEL VICHYSSOISE WITH SMOKED SALMON

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From Bon Appetit. I had all the ingredients on hand to make this wonderful soup. This is great hot or cold, and makes a great first course for dinner. Worked as a hot lunch for me too. This makes 8 appy servings or 4 main dish.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Low Protein

Time 30m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter
2 fennel bulbs, trimmed and chopped, fronds reserved for garnish
2 leeks, white part only, halved, rinsed and sliced
1 1/2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon fennel seed
salt, and
white pepper, to taste
5 -6 cups chicken stock
1 ounce smoked salmon, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a heavy pot.
  • Add fennel, leek and fennel seeds until softened, about 8 minutes.
  • Add potatoes and 5 cups stock.
  • Bring to boil, lower to simmer and cook 12-15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to blend everything. (Alternately, you can add the soup to a blender in batches and return to the pot).
  • Thin with extra stock if needed.
  • Pour into bowls, garnish with smoked salmon and fennel fronds.

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