Chilled Celery, Watercress and Fennel Soup Recipe

Name: Chilled Celery, Watercress and Fennel Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter; 8 stalks celery, sliced (about 4 cups); 1 onion, chopped; 1 cup chopped fresh fennel bulb; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon chopped peeled fresh ginger; 3 3/4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 large bunch watercress, trimmed (about 4 cups); Plain yogurt (optional)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
8 stalks celery, sliced (about 4 cups)
1 onion, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh fennel bulb
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1/2 teaspoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
3 3/4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 large bunch watercress, trimmed (about 4 cups)
Plain yogurt (optional)

1
Melt butter in large pot over medium heat.
2
Add celery, onion, fennel, garlic and ginger.
3
Cover pot.
4
Cook until vegetables are almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
5
Add broth and wine.
6
Bring to boil.
7
Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
8
Remove from heat and mix in watercress.
9
Let stand 5 minutes.
10
Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth.
11
Transfer to large bowl.
12
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
13
Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 4 hours.
14
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
15
Cover and keep refrigerated.)
16
Ladle soup into bowls.
17
Top with dollop of yogurt, if desired.

590

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, 8 stalks celery, sliced (about 4 cups), 1 onion, chopped, 1 cup chopped fresh fennel bulb, and more.

Yes, Chilled Celery, Watercress and Fennel Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chilled Celery, Watercress and Fennel Soup

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