This hearty, creamy, and utterly delicious Potato Fennel Bacon Soup is easy recipe which requires just about 30 minutes of your time.
Winter is Almost Over!
Hello everyone! I hope you are doing well, and you’re ready for spring. Can you believe spring arrives this weekend?
Initially, I was going to share a recipe for a very delicious salad with you today. As you see, I have changed my mind! First of all, I thought it would make sense to post another comfort recipe before spring (It does not mean I am not going to share comfort food in spring.) But the main reason is the current weather situation outside. It’s raining and super cold. Moreover, we are expecting up to 15 centimeters of snow tomorrow.
Definitely, it’s the right day for something hearty!
Before we talk about recipe, let me ask you if you celebrated St. Patrick’s Day and how? We did not really; however, Daisy and I had a fun photo session I shared on Instagram. Well, mostly I had – Daisy was pissed first few minutes. Then she obviously decided to let it go and go through her ordeal. I am sharing some snaps, but you can find more photos on Instagram.
Potato Fennel Bacon Soup
Let’s back to this Potato Fennel Bacon Soup. Indeed, I did not plan this recipe, and I was more like improvising from whatever I had in the kitchen. There is no broth, but at the same time the flavour profile is strong. Bacon, fennel, smoked paprika, and chipotle – what do we need more for a delicious bowl of soup? Well, I think a little bit of smoked cheddar will not hurt, right?
Mmm, that’s simple yet utterly delicious! Need more comfort soup ideas? Please check these out:
And now please excuse me as I have a very important business to do – get under the blanket with some hot tea. I hope it gets better soon!
I hope you like this Potato Fennel Bacon Soup, and you will give it a try soon.
Cheers for now!
Potato Fennel Bacon Soup
Course: Soup2-3
servings5
minutes30
minutesIngredients
- Soup:
3-4 large bacon strips (white part trimmed and set aside), cut
1 medium red onion, sliced
1-2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp. olive oil
6-7 small-medium potatoes, peeled (optional) and cut
1/2 tsp. salt or to taste
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika and Italian seasonings, each
a pinch of chipotle powder
- Fennel:
1/3 fennel bulb, shredded
a little drizzle of olive oil
a pinch of salt
Directions
- Fennel:
- Add the shredded fennel into a dry pan and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes at medium high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low medium, add the olive oil and salt and cook for about 5 minutes or until the desired caramelization. Keep it warm.
- Soup:
- Place the trimmed bacon fat and place in a pan along with 1 tbsp. of olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook 5 minutes. In a separate part, cook the remaining bacon until crisp and set aside.
- Add the potatoes and cook about 5-7 minutes, stirring.
- Add the water just enough to cover the potatoes. Season. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until potatoes are soft. Let it cool a little until easy to handle. Using a regular or immersion blender, process until pureed. The soup will be quite thick, so you might want adding a little bit of water, to thin it up. Try and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve with charred fennel and crisp bacon. Enjoy!
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This is totally comforting. I love all the hearty flavours in this. Daisy is such a great model too.
Thank you Marie!
I love a potato and bacon soup Ben so I can imagine how adding that fennel takes this soup to a whole new dimension. Yum! Ps. Hope you didn’t get that snow you were expecting!
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We didn’t get expected 15 cm of snow. We got more than 20 haha!
Thank you Neil!
Sorry to hear about your weather, Ben. Things around here have (finally!) started to turn warm, just in time for the first day of spring. No matter, this soup looks delicious for any time of year.
It’s okay – we’ve been enjoying really nice weather for the last few days… Not sure it’s for a long time though :) Thank you!
Ben | Havocinthekitchen recently posted…Fruit Salad with Mascarpone Cream
There is plenty of time ahead for salads and so glad you decided to share this incredible soup! Love the addition of fennel and may have to splurge on the smoked cheese too. Thanks for planting the seed! And, Daisy is really a trooper. :)
Haha she surely is! Thank you!
Ben | Havocinthekitchen recently posted…Fruit Salad with Mascarpone Cream
Love the addition of fennel in the soup — actually just loving your whole soup series!! :D This looks so comforting, for this rainy weather we’re having.
Thank you Michelle!
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Hah – Daisy is a real trooper for letting you dress her as a leprechaun! Did she lead you to a pot of gold? Ah, forget the pot of gold…just lead me to a pot of this soup! Fortunately we aren’t getting any snow today, but it’s still mighty cold out there – bring on a bowl of this soup! I love the bacon + potato combo here, Ben!
David @ Spiced recently posted…Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cake
haha let’s just not mention this leprechaun part to her, okay? Thank you David; it’s a awesome combo indeed.
Daisy doesn’t look like the happiest kitty at the moment. :-) Anyway, love fennel in soup! This is a terrific combo of flavors. Quite cold here today, so comfort is in order. Thanks!
John / Kitchen Riffs recently posted…Cabbage and Ham Stir-Fry
Haha she wasn’t really happy.
Thank you!