🌿✨ Prepare your taste buds for a culinary journey with our delightful Fennel and Watercress Soup, a low-protein masterpiece that’s not only healthy but bursts with vibrant flavors! 🥣🌱
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Butter |
| 1 | Watercress |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Fennel |
| 4 | Potatoes |
| 4 | Peppercorns |
| 1/4 | Parsley |
| 1 | Bay Leaf |
| 1 | Dried Thyme |
| 1/2 | Cream (optional) |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 399.2
- Fat Content: 17.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 9.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 55.6mg
- Sodium Content: 403.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 51.4g
- Fiber Content: 6.3g
- Sugar Content: 6.3g
- Protein Content: 11.8g
Instructions:
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🍲 In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it’s a golden liquid pool of richness.
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🌿 Introduce the dynamic duo of fennel and onion to the party, and let them dance in the pan until soft, for about 5 minutes. Ensure they don’t take on a tan; we’re aiming for a soft, translucent glow.
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🥔 Time to invite the potatoes to the fiesta! Add them to the mix along with the stock, parsley, bay leaf, peppercorns, and thyme bundled up in a small cheesecloth pouch. Let these ingredients mingle and simmer for 30 minutes, infusing the broth with their essence.
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🎭 Remove the herb pouch – a dramatic exit for our flavorful friends. Now, let’s transform this soup into a silky masterpiece. Pass it through a food mill or puree until it achieves a smooth, velvety consistency. Use a food processor or blender for this enchanting task.
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🔥 Pour the puree into a clean saucepan and bring it back to life with a gentle boil. Taste the magic, and if needed, sprinkle some seasoning to perfect the potion.
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🥄 It’s time for a creamy twist! Add the optional cream and a generous sprinkle of chopped parsley to elevate the flavor profile.
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🌊 Take a bunch of watercress and give it a quick hot tub experience – dip it into boiling water for 3 to 5 seconds, then swiftly transport it into a cold water plunge. This ensures a vibrant green color and maintains its crispiness.
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🌿 Drain the watercress, cut the leaves from the stalks, chop them roughly, and let them dive into the soup, adding a fresh, peppery crunch.
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🍲 Transfer this symphony of flavors to a heated tureen, sprinkle some extra chopped parsley on top for a visually pleasing garnish, and let the aromas captivate your senses.
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🍽️ Your Fennel and Watercress Soup is now ready to steal the spotlight at your dining table. Serve it with love, and watch your guests revel in its wholesome goodness!
Indulge in this culinary masterpiece, where the earthy notes of fennel dance with the peppery kick of watercress, creating a harmony that’s both comforting and refreshing. A bowlful of goodness awaits – savor the flavors, and let your taste buds applaud! 🌿🌟
