Fennel Vichyssoise With Smoked Salmon

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From bon appetit. i had all the ingredients on hand to make this wonderful soup. This is great hot or cold, and makes a great first course for dinner. Worked as a hot lunch for me too. this makes 8 appy servings or 4 main dish.

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Steps

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Melt butter in a heavy pot.

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Add fennel , leek and fennel seeds until softened , about 8 minutes.

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Add potatoes and 5 cups stock.

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Bring to boil , lower to simmer and cook 12-15 minutes.

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Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to blend everything.

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Thin with extra stock if needed.

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Pour into bowls , garnish with smoked salmon and fennel fronds.

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Ingredients

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butter, fennel bulbs, leeks, russet potatoes, fennel seed, salt, white pepper, chicken stock, smoked salmon