Name: Vegetarian Cream of Fennel Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Star anise - 2; Cardamom pods - 2; Coriander seeds - 1 teaspoon; Olive oil - 1 teaspoon; Fennel, chopped - 4 bulbs; Onion, chopped - 1 large; Leek, sliced - 1; Salt to taste - 1; Dry white wine - 1 cup; Vegetable broth - 5 cups

Ingredients for - Vegetarian Cream of Fennel Soup

1. Star anise 2

2. Cardamom pods 2

3. Coriander seeds 1 teaspoon

4. Olive oil 1 teaspoon

5. Fennel, chopped 4 bulbs

6. Onion, chopped 1 large

7. Leek, sliced 1

8. Salt to taste 1

9. Dry white wine 1 cup

10. Vegetable broth 5 cups

How to cook deliciously - Vegetarian Cream of Fennel Soup

1 . Stage

Combine star anise, cardamom pods, and coriander seeds in a large skillet over medium heat and roast without burning until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a mortar and pestle, and crush into powder form.

2 . Stage

Heat olive oil in a large pot and cook fennel, onion, and leek until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with ground spice mix and salt, cover, and simmer over medium heat until flavors are well combined, about 25 minutes. Pour in white wine and cook until wine has reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth and simmer for 10 minutes. Puree fennel soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Add cream and heat, but do not let boil. Season with salt.