The Northern Express Herald

Fennel, leek and potato soup

45 min

for 4 people

This is a comforting soup for chilly days, brightened by hints of aniseed from the fennel and sweetness from the peas.

Ingredients

3 Tbsp	Butter
1	Leek (Main)
2	Fennel bulbs, trimmed and sliced (save the fronds for a garnish) (Main)
3 medium	Agria potatoes, peeled and diced (Main)
3 cups	Chicken stock
1 ½ cups	Frozen peas
½ cup	Greek yoghurt, for serving

Melt the butter in a large pot set over medium heat. Add the leeks and a generous pinch of salt and cook for five minutes. Add the fennel and potatoes and cook for another five minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until the vegetables are very soft. Add the frozen peas and cook for three minutes, until they are just done.
Puree until smooth (with a stick blender or in a food processor). Taste for seasoning and reheat until nearly simmering before serving. Garnish each bowl with a swirl of yoghurt and some chopped fennel fronds.

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