Sweet Fennel & Spinach Soup

ForestFoods
Jul 4
2 min read

Yields: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes

About the recipe

This vibrant green soup combines sweet fennel and fresh spinach, delivering an iron-rich, antioxidant-packed bowl that's both nourishing and elegant. Fennel offers a gentle aniseed flavor and is an excellent source of potassium, fiber, vitamin C, and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients. Spinach adds iron, vitamin K, and folate. The result? A silky, low-calorie soup that promotes digestive health and immunity .

Ingredients:

1 medium ForestFoods fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 large bunch (about 4 cups packed) ForestFoods fresh spinach
1 medium onion, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 Tbsp olive oil
4 cups vegetable broth (plus extra if needed)
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Fresh curly parsley or fennel fronds, for garnish

*fennel, spinach, onion and celery chopped and ready*

Instructions:

Sauté base: In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add onion, celery, and sliced fennel; cook until softened (~5 min).
Add broth: Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for ~10 minutes.
Blend greens: Add spinach and cook until wilted (~2 min). Puree the mixture until smooth using an immersion or countertop blender.
Season: Return to pot if needed, warm through, and season with salt and pepper.
Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or fennel fronds.

Why This Recipe Works:

Ingredient availability: Uses only items you have—in plenty—from Forest Foods’ stock: fennel, spinach, parsley (or fronds), onion, celery, olive oil, broth.
Flavor harmony: Sweet fennel mellows with aromatic onion and celery, while spinach provides earthy richness and vibrant color.
Health benefits: High in fiber, vitamins A, C, K, iron, and potassium; supports digestion, bone health, immunity, and inflammation reduction

Perfect Pairings

This soup pairs beautifully with crusty whole-grain bread or cheesy breadsticks, complementing its fresh flavors. A simple arugula or mixed-leaf side salad dressed with a lemon-olive oil vinaigrette would add a crisp, zesty contrast. For a beverage, a lightly sparkling water infused with a twist of lemon or a refreshing herbal tea (like your available Peppermint Tea) enhances the green, garden-fresh theme.

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