Roasted Fennel Soup with Hazelnuts
PUBLISHED ON: 02.13.2011
Last weekend, I experienced a soup that was intensely flavorful but, was delicate on the palate. This was proof that food made with only a few fresh ingredients can deliver concentrated flavors that are satisfying and comforting. This soup included fennel, onions and rosemary, that were roasted, and combined with a good quality stock. The final touch was a dusting of toasted hazelnuts.
Roasted Fennel Soup with Hazelnuts
Serves 8
Recipe from Chef Marc Canora/Prepared by Robert Butler
Serves 8
Recipe from Chef Marc Canora/Prepared by Robert Butler
Ingredients:
8 large fennel bulbs, trimmed cut into 8 wedges
3 large onions, cut into 8 wedges
4-four-inch long fresh rosemary sprigs
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/3 cup hazelnuts
10 cups chicken stock
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375F. In a large roasting pan, toss the fennel with the onions, rosemary sprigs and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 45 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the fennel is tender and browned in spots. Discard the rosemary sprigs.
2. Meanwhile, spread the hazelnuts in a pie plate and toast for about 8 minutes, until golden and fragrant. Let cool, then coarsely chop the hazelnuts.
3. Scrape the vegetables and any juices into a large soup pot. Add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer over low heat until the vegetables are very tender, about 35 minutes.
4. In a blender, carefully puree the soup in batches until smooth. Strain the soup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot. Reheat the soup and season with salt and pepper. Ladle into warmed bowls, sprinkle with hazelnuts and serve.
Enjoy!
Rita
Looks and sounds really nice and smooth; must look for fennel; never thought of making soup witht this.
Diane
I love fennel, must give this a try. Diane
Tanna
I'd have a hard time having anything left of step one to make soup from. 😉 Sounds delicious, Mary. Hope you have a delightful, sunny Sunday! Blessings ~ Tanna
Tanna
My bad, Velva!!! Please excuse my dislexic brain. =(
whozyerdanny
This looks incredible… a must try!
pam
I love the sound of this!
T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types
You know, I think I've only cooked with fennel once or twice. The combination of fennel and rosemary sounds wonderful. I'm with you – fewer ingredients equals the best taste and flavor.
Katerina
I like the simplicity of this soup. Using less ingredients halps you detect and enjoy each one in this soup. I love the addition of hazelnuts on top.
Rosaria Williams
Bet too many people will enjoy fennel this way. I can't get enough.
Claudia
The fennel really gets the treatment here – I love the flavors hence I already know I will love this soup.
Carol
I've had fennel in a salad and loved it, I can just imagine how superb this soup has to be!
From the Kitchen
I've never had fennel soup. This sounds delicious and I'm certainly putting it on my \”surviving the rest of winter\” foods list!Best,Bonnie
Unknown
I love fennel. It's the kind of flavour that really grows on me. The soup sounds so flavourful and I love the touch of hazelnuts on the top. delicious.
sangeeta
This is a truly aromatic soup …oved it.
Schnitzel and the Trout
We love fennel, but have never thought of having it in a soup. Great idea.
Melissa @IWasBornToCook
Looks amazing. Never thought to use fennel this way! I love it, and will definitely have to try this.
Someone
this looks like complete delightful Chaos in my mouth.. wow
SavoringTime in the Kitchen
A couple of years ago there was a delicious fennel and onion gratin soup recipe by The Barefoot Contessa in House Beautiful magazine which I've made but I never even thought of preparing it any other way. Rather than topped with cheese and croutons, the hazelnuts sound wonderful and so much lighter!
Federica Simoni
come sempre una super ricetta!!!!!!buonaaaaaaaaa!baci!
tasteofbeirut
Delicious and delicate soup! Love the touch of the roasted hazelnuts which I see a lot on French Chef sites as well.
ThatJewCanCook
Love love love fennel. Never heard of mixing it with hazelnuts, but guess who has a bulb lying around in the fridge!
Eliana
These flavors sound glorious. And love the contrast of the creamy soup and crunchy nuts.
Angie's Recipes
I have never had soup made with fennel. It soudns and looks so delicious.
Sharon Rudd
Oh, dear, I could have sworn I left a comment earlier. Anyway, I love fennel and this recipe sounds divine, especially with rosemary and hazelnuts. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Julie
I love fennel soup and topped with hazelnuts sounds amazing!
Tina
Never thoight of using fennel for soup. I have always roasted it with a meat or fish dish. Mmmmm
Stella
Hey Velva! I'm with you-simple foods are often the most delicious. They are usually very healthful too, as I can see is the case with your soup! Yum, Lady;-)!
teresa
so lovely, i'm all about simple and fresh. it looks just delicious!
Susi's Kochen und Backen
Beautiful combination of flavors. It looks amazing!
Anonymous
I'm a big fan of fennel. Can't wait to try this out!
Julie
I don't think I've ever had a soup with nuts, sounds wonderful 🙂
From Beyond My Kitchen Window
I love fennel and with the addition of hazelnuts makes it even more appealing.
EFT Manual
This is a fun way to dig upon on this cold weather. This dish looks delightful. Can't wait to try it out.
Rawai Guesthouse
Wow! This dish looks yummy with those hazelnuts on top! This is perfect for this cold weather.
Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes
I love fennel and hazelnuts, and rosemary that you've added to this soup! My mouth is watering! If only the computer screens were \”scratch & sniff!\” Have a great day!Mary
That Girl
This sounds amazingly delicious.
a-man
This recipe is ideal and comes just in time. We just have very good fresh fennel on our markets in Germany. Your soup idea is a good alternative to white asparagus soup, or tomato soup e.g. Thank you.
The JR
Looks really good. Those are flavors I don't really use.
Hungry Dog
Sounds delicious and looks very elegant!
Anna's Table
I'm so glad to fall upon your fennel and hazelnut soup recipe. I was just debating what to do with the fennel sitting in my fridge. It's so nice to have a new recipe. Can't wait to give it a try.Hope you have a Happy Valentine's Day.
Rachel Cotterill
Mmm, that sounds pretty perfect to me! I love fennel 🙂
Lorraine
Wow! This sounds really different but delicious. This would be the perfect way to warm up on a cold, Valentine's Day:)
Allison
I am in a supper club and you have just given me so many ideas. Love your detailed posts. Makes you feel the evening. So fun and YUMMY.
Anonymous
A very elegant and delicious soup, I really like the combination of fennel and hazelnuts!
Lori
I had a fennel tomato soup not long ago from a restaurant. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. This one looks equally delicious. Fennel has such a nice flavor.
Sanjeeta kk
The soup looks so refreshing and healthy! Love the flavors in it.
Anonymous
I recently fell in love with fresh fennel after years of thinking I didn't like it. I will definitely have to remember this soup.Thank you so much for stopping by my blog, too. =) I've eaten a chard wrap every morning since that post!
Joanne
I bet the subtle sweetness of the fennel really shines here against the earthy flavor of the rosemary. What a beautiful soup!
Malar Gandhi
Perfect soup for the weather…very tempting, beautiful clicks.
Susie Anderson
I LOVE fennel, so I have a feeling I'd be obsessed with this soup 🙂 And the addition of hazelnuts on top? Yes, yes!! :)Sues
Juliana
Velva, what a lovely soup…fennel and hazelnut, must taste great.
Rita
Just learned you from Pierece that you are going to see Anthony Bourdain; you are so lucky! Please write a post about it and get a picture.Enjoy! What a fun adventure.Rita
Unknown
Thanks for stopping by my site. Just wanted to check yours out and say hello back. Beautiful photos, by the way!
A Canadian Foodie
Sounds novel – so unexpected and surprisingly delectable.:)Valerie
Kim
An absolutely delicate and lovely soup, Velva! I'm one of those who love and appreciate fennel for what it is. I love the aroma, the appearance, and everything about it. This soup is a beauty.
Diana's Cocina
I adore fennel ~ This soup is is a winner in my book.
Vickie
I'm embarrassed to admit that I've never tried fennel and I'd love to taste this soup. Also, that photo is just splendid! I especially love the splashes of red.
camelia
Hello,We bumped into your blog and we really liked it – great recipes YUM YUM.We would like to add it to the Petitchef.com. We would be delighted if you could add your blog to Petitchef so that our users can, as us,enjoy your recipes. Petitchef is a french based Cooking recipes Portal. Several hundred Blogs are already membersand benefit from their exposure on Petitchef.com. To add your site to the Petitchef family you can use http://en.petitchef.com/?obj=front&action=site_ajout_form or just go to Petitchef.com and click on \”Add your site\” Best regards, Vincentpetitchef.com
UrMomCooks
I have always kind of avoided fennel, but just this weekend I had it roasted for the first time and it was soooo delicious! Now I believe this soup is the perfect way to use it!
Chef Fresco
This looks delicious – esp with the roasted hazelnuts on top!
Kitchen Butterfly
Love the combination of fennel and the toasted chocolateyness of hazelnuts!