Apple Fennel Soup Recipe

Recipe Summary:

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1

Ingredients:

• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup chopped fennel
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves
• 6 Peppercorns
• 4 tsp non-fat plain yogurt

Directions:

• In large pot, combine broth, water, wine, apples, carrots, onion, fennel, bay leaf, thyme and peppercorns; bring to boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 20 minutes.
• Strain soup, reserving liquid.
• Remove bay leaf from apple-vegetable mixture in strainer.
• In blender or food processor, puree mixture; add reserved liquid and blend well.
• Reheat soup, if necessary, ladle into soup bowls and serve with a dollop of yogurt if desired.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention