Fennel is new to me and while looking for recipes to use the same, I came across a healthy soup. I modified it based on the ingredients on hand and to our liking and totally loved the result. I have used fennel seeds for a few recipes and a little goes a long way, but the fennel bulb is very mild and can be substituted instead of onion in recipes. To make it into a wholesome meal, I have added cooked beans. Overall a winner and will be making it again. Inspired by this recipe. Off to the recipe.
Fennel Vegetable Soup

Healthy soup with fennel, vegetables and beans.
Ingredients:
- olive oil - 1 tbsp
- cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
- garlic - 3 cloves - chopped
- onion - 1/2 cup - chopped
- fennel bulb - 1 cup - chopped (about half a bulb)
- carrots - 1/2 cup - diced
- potatoes - 1 cup - diced
- tomatoes - 2 cups (chopped) + 1/2 cup puree
- pinto beans - 1 cup - cooked
- garbanzo - 3/4 cup - cooked
- salt - to taste
- pepper - to taste
- water - 4 cups
- spinach - 2 handfuls - fresh
- parmesan cheese - as needed - optional
Instructions:
Heat oil and add cumin seeds and garlic; next add onions and fennel and saute until it is cooked.
Add the rest of the ingredients except spinach and cheese. When vegetables are cooked add spinach; when it wilts down add the cheese.
Turn off the stove in a couple of minutes. Serve warm.
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1. Heat oil. Add cumin seeds and garlic. After a few seconds add onions and fennel and saute until it is cooked.




Healthy soup ready.

What a beautiful soup- and lovely pics too. sadly, i am the only one in my house who likes fennel- but I still manage to sneak it into a few things