Author Notes
I love this recipe because it gives you the comfort of a rustic creamy potato soup, but also has the flavor of caramelized fennel and onions which give it such depth. Great on a cold winter day, or really any day for that matter! —ADRIENE
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Ingredients
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3 pounds
potatoes (peeled and cut in half moon thin slices)
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2
fennel bulbs (cleaned, cored, and cut in small dice)
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2
yellow onions (small dice)
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5
cloves garlic (minced)
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1 tablespoon
sugar
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1 cup
white wine
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2 quarts
chicken stock
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2 cups
heavy cream
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1/2 teaspoon
fresh thyme (minced)
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salt & pepper
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4 tablespoons
olive oil
Directions
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Start by pouring the olive oil in a large pot. Once it is hot add in the onions with the sugar and cook for 15 minutes until they are starting to caramelize.
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Now add in the fennel and cook for another 15 or so minutes until everything has a light-medium golden color. Now add in the minced garlic and cook for a few minutes.
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Deglaze with the white wine, cook for a couple minutes. Scrape anything up that might be on the bottom of the pan.
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Now add the potatoes and chicken stock. Bring it up to a boil and then turn it down to a simmer and cover loosely with a lid. Season with salt and pepper throughout cooking process. Cook for about 1 1/2 - 2 hrs. Until the potatoes are falling apart.
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Now add in the heavy cream and cook for another 15 minutes. Adjust the seasoning and finish with the fresh thyme.
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