Potato-Fennel Soup

Gluten Free
Health score
31%
Potato-Fennel Soup
45 min.
8
135kcal

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Warm up your kitchen with the delightful aroma of our gluten-free Potato-Fennel Soup. This comforting dish, perfect for chilly evenings or as a tasty starter, combines the earthiness of potatoes with the subtle sweetness of fennel, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Ready in just 45 minutes and serving approximately eight, this soup is not only delicious but also low in calories, making it an ideal choice for those looking to indulge without the guilt. The creamy texture, achieved with a splash of low-fat sour cream, adds an inviting richness that elevates this simple dish into something truly special. Each bowl is adorned with fresh parsley and fennel fronds, adding vibrant color and a touch of freshness to your meal.

Whether you’re serving it up as an exquisite antipasto or a satisfying snack, this Potato-Fennel Soup is versatile enough for any occasion. The combination of fresh ingredients ensures that each spoonful is brimming with nutrients, perfect for the health-conscious cook. Embrace the warmth and nourishment that this simple yet elegant soup brings, and make it a staple in your culinary repertoire!

Ingredients

  • pounds baking potatoes quartered
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 pound fennel bulb with stalks
  • 0.5 cup parsley fresh minced
  • cups leek chopped ( 3 large)
  • teaspoons cup heavy whipping cream sour low-fat
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon stick margarine 
  • 14.5 ounce vegetable broth canned
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • blender
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Trim tough outer leaves from fennel; mince feathery fronds to measure 2 tablespoons.
  2. Remove and discard stalks.
  3. Cut fennel bulb in half lengthwise; discard core. Chop bulb to measure 1 cup.
  4. Slice quartered potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  5. Add chopped fennel bulb, potatoes, and leek, and cook 3 minutes.
  6. Add water, salt, and broth, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  7. Remove 2 cups of soup from pan.
  8. Place in a blender; process until smooth. Return pured mixture to pan, and stir in fennel fronds, parsley, and pepper. Spoon into bowls; top with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories135kcal
Protein9.62%
Fat13.79%
Carbs76.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.84
Glycemic Load
17.88
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.403043523593%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.31mg
Apigenin
8.08mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.65mg
Myricetin
0.61mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:134.75kcal
6.74%
Fat:2.16g
3.32%
Saturated Fat:0.64g
4.01%
Carbohydrates:26.96g
8.99%
Net Carbohydrates:24.06g
8.75%
Sugar:3.16g
3.51%
Cholesterol:1.4mg
0.47%
Sodium:403.04mg
17.52%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.39g
6.77%
Vitamin K:91.92µg
87.55%
Vitamin B6:0.46mg
23.05%
Vitamin C:17.56mg
21.29%
Potassium:661.18mg
18.89%
Vitamin A:914.95IU
18.3%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.68%
Fiber:2.89g
11.57%
Folate:43.94µg
10.98%
Iron:1.89mg
10.51%
Magnesium:40.46mg
10.11%
Copper:0.18mg
9.18%
Phosphorus:89.87mg
8.99%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.62%
Vitamin B3:1.5mg
7.49%
Calcium:56.16mg
5.62%
Vitamin B5:0.46mg
4.56%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.67%
Zinc:0.48mg
3.22%
Vitamin E:0.48mg
3.19%
Selenium:1.01µg
1.44%
Source:My Recipes