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Fennel Soup with peas & lemon

Creamy Fennel Soup with Peas & Lemon for Cozy Comfort

Delightful Creamy Fennel Soup with peas & lemon offers comforting flavors with a nutritious twist.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Rapeseed or Sunflower Oil Alternatively use olive oil.
  • 2 pieces Fennel Bulbs Key ingredient; imparts aniseed flavor when roasted.
  • 1 small Onion Adds depth and sweetness.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Enhances overall flavor.
  • 750 ml Vegetable Stock Ensure it's vegan-certified.
For the Soup’s Creaminess
  • 200 g Frozen Peas Adds sweetness and protein.
  • 100 ml Coconut Milk For creamy consistency.
  • 1/2 piece Lemon Brightens flavor.
For the Fresh Finishing Touch
  • 1 handful Baby Spinach Bolsters freshness.
  • 1 handful Fresh Parsley Bolsters color and freshness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Roasting tin
  • Saucepan
  • Stick blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Trim the fennel bulbs, slice into wedges, and peel and slice the onion. In a roasting tin, combine fennel, onion, and garlic. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Roast the vegetables for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown and soft.
  4. Squeeze the roasted garlic from its skins into the roasting tin.
  5. In a saucepan, bring vegetable stock to a gentle boil. Add roasted vegetables and peas, simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
  7. Stir in coconut milk, lemon juice, spinach, and parsley over low heat.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and serve, optionally adding more lemon juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This soup freezes well; add fresh lemon juice just before serving.

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