Chilled Fennel Soup With Orange Zest

6 steps · 45 min total

1. 01

   Sauté Onions and Garlic

   Melt the 60g butter in a large pot over low heat. Add the onions and garlic, cooking them gently for about 10 minutes until they're softened and fragrant.
2. 02

   Cook the Fennel

   Stir in the fennel bulbs. Continue to cook for another half hour, stirring occasionally, letting the fennel soften.
3. 03

   Add Zest and Broth

   Pour in the vegetable broth and stir in the 1 tablespoon orange zest. Bring the mixture to a boil.
4. 04

   Simmer Until Soft

   Once boiling, reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer for another half hour, or until all the vegetables are completely soft and tender.
5. 05

   Purée and Chill

   Carefully transfer the soup to a blender and purée until it's completely smooth. Pour the soup into a container and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
6. 06

   Stir in Yogurt

   Just before serving, stir in the 120ml yogurt until fully incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.