Tag Archives: fennel

Cream of Fennel Soup

Posted on January 31, 2010 by John Herring

And you didn’t know you needed another excuse to eat fennel, did you? Well, here it is. As an astute diner at my table recently pointed out, it’s kind of like a fennel vichyssoise. Creamy and smooth, rich with the … Continue reading →

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Shrimp Creole 2

Posted on July 19, 2009 by John Herring

Here’s another shrimp creole recipe, somewhat simpler than my earlier one. I’ve reduced the fat in the recipe by making a smaller roux, substituted fennel for the celery, increased the wine to 1 cup, and used a little less tomato. … Continue reading →

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Rutabaga, Fennel, & Leek Soup

Posted on February 24, 2007 by John Herring

The rutabaga is a greatly under-appreciated vegetable. Colorful, spicy, with a delightful balance of starchiness and veggie texture, it complements the sweet leek and the aromatic fennel, making the soup a heavenly melange of flavors. Marjoram and caraway add some … Continue reading →

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