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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Fennel and Spinach Soup

    Fennel and Spinach Soup

    Updated: Jul 21, 2023 by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

    spinach soup pin

    I don't know what came over me yesterday. I had this insane craving for soup on a hot summer day. Strange, I know. After wondering around the produce aisle I came up with this idea. a Puree-ed spinach and fennel soup. Light enough for summer and tasty enough for... well... me. lol

    Both the husband and the child were not impressed. I got a "ewwwww green soup" from little guy and the husband said it looked "strange." However hubby was brave enough to give it a taste. He liked it but would never choose it over, say, Chicken Noodle. Hey.. that's ok.. more for me! 😉

    Ingredients

    • 1 teaspoon olive oil (5g)
    • 1 small to medium vidalia onion chopped
    • 1 fennel bulb with stalks and leaves chopped
    • 2 celery stalks chopped
    • 2 14.5 oz cans of chicken broth (or veggie)
    • 4 cups raw baby spinach (about ⅓ of an average bag)

    Instructions

    In a large pot heat the teaspoon of olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion, fennel, and celery with a pinch of salt.

    Sauté for about 10 minute stirring occasionally.

    Add the broth and bring to a boil. Boil for about 10 minutes until all the veggies are soft.

    Transfer the cooked soup in batches to the blender or use a hand blender (mine broke 🙁

    Once liquified add the baby spinach and continue to blend until smooth.

    serve!

    The entire recipes makes just a bit over 6 cups. I'll do the nutritional information per cup but just so you know, 2 cups is only 1 point! 🙂

    📖 Recipe

    spinach soup featured

    Fennel and Spinach Soup

    Creamy and delicious, fennel and spinach soup is the perfect dish for chilly days. Follow our simple recipe and enjoy it for lunch or dinner.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 cups
    Calories 45 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 teaspoon olive oil 5g
    • 1 small to medium vidalia onion chopped
    • 1 fennel bulb with stalks and leaves chopped
    • 2 celery stalks chopped
    • 2 14.5 oz cans of chicken broth or veggie
    • 4 cups raw baby spinach about ⅓ of an average bag

    Instructions
     

    • In a large pot heat the teaspoon of olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion, fennel, and celery with a pinch of salt.
      1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 small to medium vidalia onion chopped, 1 fennel bulb with stalks and leaves chopped, 2 celery stalks chopped
    • Sauté for about 10 minute stirring occasionally.
    • Add the broth and bring to a boil. Boil for about 10 minutes until all the veggies are soft.
      2 14.5 oz cans of chicken broth
    • Transfer the cooked soup in batches to the blender or use a hand blender (mine broke
    • Once liquified add the baby spinach and continue to blend until smooth.
      4 cups raw baby spinach

    Nutrition

    Calories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 331mgPotassium: 356mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1936IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Fennel, Spinach
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    1. Diane

      September 11, 2010 at 4:54 pm

      Hi Roni,

      I LOVE this soup. I have to say though that I love most of your recipes ;o) I am somewhat creative in the kitchen also and its great to see what new ideas I can borrow from you. My husband said the same thing as your hubby and little one about the color but I don't care. It is a great addition to a sandwich at work or for an afternoon snack when you don't want to use many points but need "something". Thanks for all of your creative ideas!!

      Reply
    2. roni

      July 11, 2010 at 10:16 am

      Oh no! I hope you didn't burn yourself. The trick is to cover the blender with a kitchen towel instead of the top. That helps with the heat.

      Glad you liked it!

      Reply
    3. April

      July 09, 2010 at 9:16 pm

      I made the soup tonight and it was very good. I've always wanted to try fennel soup. I added lots of pepper and also some garlic.

      I had an explosion in the kitchen while blending. The heat of the soup blew the top off the blender! It was worth it though. 🙂

      Reply
    4. roni

      June 11, 2010 at 11:24 am

      Not really. There's a hint of it but when you cook it and mix it with the celery, onion and spinach it creates this wonderful fresh summery experience. If that makes any sense. lol

      Reply
    5. Jenn Barley | The KickStart Coach

      June 11, 2010 at 9:58 am

      love, love, love the color! Beautiful. I am going to give this a try -- thanks for always posting and taking photos!

      Reply
    6. Phebe

      June 10, 2010 at 12:53 pm

      Sounds good, but does it taste like licorice?

      Reply
    7. Kelly

      June 07, 2010 at 3:23 pm

      LOL this looks soo good. I want to poach an egg and plop it in the middle. Something about green eggs 😀
      I think I know what your feeling with the soup deal. I have been craving soup for the last week, I finally gathered up all the ingredients I need to make a corn chowder. I kept forgetting to grab a bottle of bayleaves at the store and I need them for the soup. It doesn't taste the same without it.

      Reply
    8. Valerie

      June 07, 2010 at 11:46 am

      I'm sure it would be good chunky too!

      Reply
    9. Leah @Bookieboo

      June 07, 2010 at 12:13 am

      You are genius...and I'm going to learn how to cook from YOU. HA!

      Reply
    10. roni

      June 06, 2010 at 5:08 pm

      AWESOME! I'm so glad you tried it and thanks for letting me know. I often wonder if I'm the only one that likes these kinds of dishes.

      Reply
    11. Melissa

      June 06, 2010 at 3:22 pm

      Ok so I tried the soup and it is so good!It's been a long time sense I've been excited about a recipe! I had it with a corn bread Vita Top muffin, what a perfect 2 point snack. Thanks Roni! I can never come up with cool stuff like that:)

      Reply
    12. Melissa

      June 06, 2010 at 9:47 am

      I think it looks pretty cool! Thanks! I was just gonna look up different 0-1 point soups. I'm gonna try it!

      Reply

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