My entire household is sniffing and sneezing. This is the view from our window this morning. Can you see the snowflakes? It’s as cold as a witch’s clacker and I’m going to send four children outside. Before doing this and in an attempt to ward off any winter bugs, Grace and I have made a delicious soup crammed with ingredients high in Beta Carotene and Vitamin C. Not because we planned it that way, simply because its what we had in the pantry. So easy and so delicious…
Sweet potato, orange and fennel soup
June 30, 2014
Serving Size
Serves 10-12
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
- One large fennel bulb, roughly chopped
- One large leek, roughly chopped
- One large bunch of spinach, silver beet or kale roughly chopped (optional)
- 6 cloves of garlic, peeled
- 1tsp fennel seeds
- Juice of half an orange
- 2 fresh bay leaves
- 2 pieces of orange rind, no pith
- 500ml quality chicken or vegetable stock
- 300ml of water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Large knob of butter
- Thickened cream
- Handful of chopped chives
Instructions
- If you have the time or inclination you can first oven roast the fennel and garlic to intensify the flavour and richness of the soup. It’s certainly worth doing this, however, if you are looking for a simpler recipe that is still flavourful, ignore this first instruction.
- Into a large deep saucepan, add a knob of butter, the leek and fennel and cook until softened.
- Add the rest of the ingredients (you should have enough fluid to just cover your other ingredients) and simmer for an hour or until all ingredients are very soft.
- Find and remove the bay leaves and orange rind.
- Now using a bamix or vitamiser, blend your soup until smooth.
- Pour into a mug, add a dollop of thickened cream and sprinkle with chives. Serve immediately.
- You could also top with a couple of slices of crispy pancetta or streaky bacon if serving in a bowl.
Enjoy ….
What’s your favourite winter warmer?
Until next time…
This Year, as I’m sure many of You saw….it was the Apple Cider and Beet soup! But, I have to say, I am anxious to try this one too! It sounds Glorious Caro! I will let You know what I think after I make it! GREAT Share! 🙂