Onion and Fennel Bisque Recipe

Name: Onion and Fennel Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped (1 cup); 3 medium red onions, chopped (3 1/2 cups); 1/2 lb fennel bulb (sometimes called anise), stalks discarded and bulb cored and chopped (1 1/4 cups); 1 large garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 2 cups vegetable stock or low-sodium broth; 1 1/4 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 teaspoons Pernod; Garnish: chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

2 leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped (1 cup)
3 medium red onions, chopped (3 1/2 cups)
1/2 lb fennel bulb (sometimes called anise), stalks discarded and bulb cored and chopped (1 1/4 cups)
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 cups vegetable stock or low-sodium broth
1 1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons Pernod
Garnish: chopped fresh chives

1
Wash leeks well in a bowl of cold water, then lift out and drain well.
2
Cook onions, leeks, fennel, and garlic in butter in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 15 minutes.
3
Add wine and boil, uncovered, until evaporated, about 1 minute.
4
Add stock, water, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
5
Stir in cream and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and liquid is reduced to about 6 cups, about 15 minutes.
6
Puree soup in batches in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), then transfer to a soup tureen and stir in Pernod.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped (1 cup), 3 medium red onions, chopped (3 1/2 cups), 1/2 lb fennel bulb (sometimes called anise), stalks discarded and bulb cored and chopped (1 1/4 cups), 1 large garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Onion and Fennel Bisque 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.

Onion and Fennel Bisque

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