Fresh Fennel Vichyssoise Recipe

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Fresh Fennel Vichyssoise
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Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp (1/4 stick) butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 cups thinly sliced fennel bulb (about 3 small fennel bulbs)
  • 1 lb small white potatoes, unpeeled , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 4 cups
  • 2 tbsp pernod

Directions:

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add sliced fennel and onions. Cover and cook until fennel is tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Add potatoes and chicken stock; increase heat and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are very tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in Pernod. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. Working in batches, puree soup in blender. Transfer soup to large bowl. Mix in 2 cups half and half. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Cool slightly. Chill soup uncovered until cold, then cover and refrigerate. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 422.31 Kcal (1768 kJ)
Calories from fat 313.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.84g 54%
Cholesterol 86.72mg 29%
Sodium 237.96mg 10%
Potassium 707.41mg 15%
Total Carbs 22.57g 8%
Sugars 4.07g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3.32g 13%
Protein 7.65g 15%
Vitamin C 14.2mg 24%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 112mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 120.38 Kcal (504 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.93g 54%
Cholesterol 24.72mg 29%
Sodium 67.83mg 10%
Potassium 201.65mg 15%
Total Carbs 6.43g 8%
Sugars 1.16g 16%
Dietary Fiber 0.94g 13%
Protein 2.18g 15%
Vitamin C 4mg 24%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 0.3mg 6%
Calcium 31.9mg 11%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.7
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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