Recipe information
Yield
8 Servings
Ingredients
24
garlic cloves, peeled, halved
4
cups (or more) water
2
1/2 cups half and half
3
medium fennel bulbs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2
tablespoons finely chopped fennel fronds, plus additional for granish
1
/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
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Preparation
Bring garlic, 4 cups water, and half and half to boil in medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer until garlic is very soft, about 30 minutes. Add fennel and 2 tablespoons chopped fronds; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer until fennel is very soft, about 30 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender, adding more water by 1/2 cupfuls as needed for smooth texture. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm soup over low heat. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with additional fennel fronds and pine nuts.