FENNEL, LEEK & POTATO SOUP

RECIPE INFO:

PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOKING TIME: 55 minutes
YIELD: 4-6 servings

INGREDIENTS:

2 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
2 leeks diced
2 fennel bulbs diced
2 large potatoes diced
4 cups chicken stock or water
2 tsp. sea salt

METHOD:

1.  Chop the onion and garlic and dice the leeks, fennel, and potatoes.
2.  In a large pot, over medium heat, add the olive oil, onion and garlic.
3.  Saute for 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
4.  Add in the leeks, fennel bulbs, potatoes, and sea salt.
5.  Stir well and sauté for another 8 minutes.
6.  Add the chicken stock or water.
7.  Bring to a boil and then simmer for 30 minutes.
8.  Remove 4 cups of the soup and blend well in a blender.
9.  Return the blended mixture to the soup pot and stir well.
10.  Serve in bowls and enjoy!