Recipe - Spinach Fennel Soup

2 pound Fennel bulb; (sometimes
called
; anise), chopped
; (about 5 cups)
1 Onion; chopped
2 tablespoon Olive oil
2 cup Chicken broth
2 cup Water
1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
Three fourths pound Spinach; (about 1 bunch),
; coarse stems
; discarded and the
; leaves washed well
; and drained

In a heavy kettle cook the fennel bulb and the onion in the oil, covered,
over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, add the
broth, the water, and the fennel seeds, and simmer the mixture, covered,
for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the fennel bulb is tender. Stir in the
spinach and simmer the soup for 1 minute, or until the spinach is wilted.
In a blender or food processor puree the soup in batches. The soup may be
served hot or chilled.

Makes about 8 cups, serving 6 to 8.

Gourmet May 1993

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