* Exported from MasterCook *

FENNEL SOUP

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : 5-10G Low Carb Regional Swedish
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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500 g fennel bulb -- 1lb
200 milliliters dry white wine
100 g chicken breast, no skin, R-T-C -- or shrimps
1 chicken bouillon cube
125 milliliters creme fraiche -- 4 fl oz
2 tbsp ouzo -- or pernod
200 milliliters water

Already during Pharaonic time fennel was well known for its medical properties, including its use as an aphrodisiac as well as a laxative. All parts of the plant can be used, including the bulb, the leaves and the seeds.

1.Trim the fennel stalks down to the bulb, Peel off any wilted outer layer. Set the fine fennel leaves aside after having cut them with a scissor into small pieces.
2.Cut the fennel bulb in small pieces and boil them together with dry white wine, water and a chicken bouillon cube for 8-10 minutes in the microwave oven at full power.
3.Transfer the fennel and the liquid to a food processor, puree and let it cool.
4. Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts (if possible smoked) into thin slices and add to the pur‚e. If you are using shrimps instead of chicken, proceed straight to the following step.
5.Microwave on high for four minutes. If you are using shrimps, add them. Microwave for another minute.
6.Add the crŠme fraiche (sour cream) and two tablespoons of ouzo, pernod or a similar licorice/aniseed type aperitif. Stir well.
7. Add some of the finely cut fennel leaves on top of the soup.

Serve immediately. Add more of the finely cut fennel leaves on top of each plate. The combination of two powerful aphrodisiacs (fennel and licorice or aniseed) might lead to pleasant surprises, but should be handled with care.

Converted by MC_Buster.


Cuisine:
"Swedish"












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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 184 Calories; 10g Fat (62.0% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 36mg Cholesterol; 258mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 2 Fat.

NOTES : Modified for Low Carb by The AUSSIE LC GOURMET Tony Blakemore
e-mail Tony@carb-lite.au.com
web site WWW.CARB-LITE.AU.COM








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