Fennel Almond Soup

Recipe of the Week: Fennel Almond Soup

Fennel is similar to an onion but has a delicious licorice-like taste!  It is great in stir fry, raw in salads or anywhere you might use an onion.

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 bulbs fennel, sliced
• 1/4 cup ground almonds
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

In a large pot, melt the butter then add the onion, fennel and saute till softened.  Add the ground almonds and chicken stock and bring to a boil.  Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes till veggies are soft.  Puree the soup in a food processor or blender till smooth.  Return to pot and add the cream, bringing to a boil then simmering for 5 minutes. Garnish with slivered almonds and fennel sprigs to be extra fancy.