Fennel Soup

We are said we have to eat 5 different fruits or vegetables a day. In this recipe you already have 3 vegetables so if you are looking for an healthy soup here is the one !

Ingredients:

700 g fennel coarsely chopped
300 g leeks finely chopped
300 g potato
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
700 ml chicken broth
Salt and pepper

Directions

Chop the fennel and leeks. Peel the potatoes and cut into dices.
In a saucepan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the leeks and sauté for 3 minutes.
Add the fennel and potatoes and sauté for 3 minutes.
Pour the chicken broth and season with salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes.
Transfer to a blender and pulse until puree.
Place back in the saucepan and cook 2 minutes to warm before serving.