Fennel Soup With Cream And Bacon Recipe

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Ingredients:

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10 oz slab bacon, trimmed or rind, cut into 1/4 in cubes
vegetable oil (optional)
2 cup chopped onions
4 medium fennel bulbs coarsely chopped & trimmed
6 cup chicken stock
1 cup + 9 tbsp creme fraiche
salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup snipped fresh chives or chopped green onion (green part)
creme fraiche
1 1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup sour cream

Directions:

Cook bacon in heavy Dutch oven over medium heat until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
Transfer to paper towels using slotted spoon.
If necessary, add enough oil to pan drippings to measure 1/4 cup Add onion and cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add fennel and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add chicken stock. and simmer until vegetables are tender, 35 - 40 minutes.
Puree soup in batches in processor or blender until smooth.
Heat soup over medium heat, stirring frequently.
Whisk in one cup creme fraiche.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Ladle soup into heated bowls or bread bowls.
Spoon 1 1/2 Tbsp creme fraiche atop each. garnish with chives and bacon.
For Creme Fraiche:
Blend cream and sour cream in medium bowl. cover and let stand at room temperature until thickened to consistency of sour cream, about 6 hours. Refrigerate until ready to use

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	474.47 Kcal (1987 kJ)
Calories from fat	300.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.36g	51%
Cholesterol	83.03mg	28%
Sodium	1160.41mg	48%
Potassium	789.94mg	17%
Total Carbs	21.93g	7%
Sugars	5.83g	23%
Dietary Fiber	4.37g	17%
Protein	21.74g	43%
Vitamin C	18.4mg	31%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	130.5mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	107.73 Kcal (451 kJ)
Calories from fat	68.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.57g	51%
Cholesterol	18.85mg	28%
Sodium	263.47mg	48%
Potassium	179.36mg	17%
Total Carbs	4.98g	7%
Sugars	1.32g	23%
Dietary Fiber	0.99g	17%
Protein	4.94g	43%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	31%
Iron	0.3mg	7%
Calcium	29.6mg	13%

* 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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