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Opposites Attract Soup




Source of Recipe


1 World Recipes


Recipe Introduction


Ginger and tarragon may be two of the most different ingredients that we have ever put together in a soup. Add a little jalape�o and fennel and you've got a tastebud adventure in the making.


List of Ingredients




� 2 tablespoons olive oil
� 3 tablespoons minced ginger
� 2 jalape�o chiles, seeds and stems removed, minced
� 1 onion, finely chopped
� 4 celery stalks, chopped
� 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, ground
� 1 teaspoon lime juice
� 1/4 cup anise-flavored liqueur
� 3 fennel bulbs, minced
� 4 1/2 cups Rich Vegetable Stock (see recipe)
� 1 fennel bulb, sliced
� 3 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
� Salt to taste

Recipe



In a large sauce pan, heat olive oil and add the ginger and jalape�os. Saute briefly until the ingredients begin to soften. Add the onion, celery, fennel seeds, and lime juice and cook for about 3 minutes. Add the anise liqueur and simmer until for 3 minutes. Add the minced fennel and the vegetable stock. Bring the soup to a boil and then cover. Turn down heat to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. In a food processor, puree the mixture in 3 parts. Return the puree to the pan and bring to a simmer, adding the sliced fennel. Simmer for 3 minutes. Serve in warm bowls and garnish with minced tarragon.

Yield: 6 servings