Fennel Soup

This Moroccan Fennel Soup is a fragrant and flavorful dish, combining the unique taste of fennel with warm spices to create a comforting bowl of goodness. Perfect for a light meal, it is both nourishing and aromatic, embodying the essence of Moroccan cuisine.

Ingredients

• Fennel Bulb - 200 grams, chopped
• Carrot - 100 grams, diced
• Onion - 50 grams, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Add the chopped fennel and diced carrot, stirring for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
5. Sprinkle in the cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper, stirring to coat the vegetables evenly.
6. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
7. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth (or transfer to a blender in batches).
8. Stir in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning if necessary.
9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 160
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 28 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, particularly vitamin C and K.
• Supports digestive health due to its high fiber content.

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