Cold Pear and Fennel Soup Recipe
There's a delightful delicacy out there that lifts the spirit, evokes curious fascination, and entices the tongue with a melody of tantalizing flavors. For all the foodies patiently perusing the sphere of refreshing, light, yet nourishing recipes, look no further. Bask in the gustatory euphoria of a lesser-known but absolutely enchanting ensemble - the Cold Pear and Fennel Soup.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe and tender pears
- 1 large fennel bulb
- 4 cups vegetable broth store-bought or homemade
- Salt to taste
- Lemon juice half a lemon's worth
- Freshly ground white pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fresh fennel fronds for garnishing
- Some zest from an organic lemon for an added zing
Instructions
- Start off this culinary adventure by washing and slicing the fennel bulb and pears. Remember to peel the pears; that's where hidden grit lie.
- Heat up the oil in a deep pot and employ the help of sauté magic to gently cook the sliced fennel till they active a sweet and caramelized hug.
- Join the pears in this caramelized harmony, adding the vegetable broth alongside. Allow it to simmer like a serene broth symphony.
- With the ingredients sufficiently mingled, pour this fragrant concoction into a blender. Be sure to keep it cool and composed. It's all about patience.
- Pulse to perfection. You're the maestro of your mixture, so you decide how smooth or textured it is.
- Season generously with salt and white pepper. Squeeze in the lemon juice and chill well before serving.
- Time to master an elegant presentation! Pour into bowls, sprinkle some fresh fennel fronds and a bit of lemon zest before ultimately sitting back and basking in your culinary masterpiece.
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Notes
Substitute half the vegetable broth with coconut milk for a creamier profile.
Love a good crunch in your soup? Garnish with toasted fennel seeds or crushed almonds.
For a vegan delight, remove the butter while sautéing the vegetables.
Serve with a side of grain-free bread as the perfect assessment to any meal.
Love a good crunch in your soup? Garnish with toasted fennel seeds or crushed almonds.
For a vegan delight, remove the butter while sautéing the vegetables.
Serve with a side of grain-free bread as the perfect assessment to any meal.