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Fennel Leek Soup (low-amine, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, nut-free, low-fat, low-carb, paleo, vegetarian, vegan)

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Fennel Leek Soup (low-amine, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, nut-free, low-fat, low-carb, paleo, vegetarian, vegan)

Low-Amine Leek Fennel Soup (low-amine, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, nut-free, nightshade-free, tomato-free, low-fat, low-carb, vegetarian, vegan, paleo) photo

Low-Amine Leek Fennel Soup (low-amine, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, nut-free, nightshade-free, tomato-free, low-fat, low-carb, vegetarian, vegan, paleo)

This creamy (dairy-free) simple low-amine soup makes a nice light lunch or a good starter for a meal. It’s an easy way to get your vegetables in, too.

1 1/2 C onion

1 C frozen peas

1 leek, cut lengthwise and then into ovals (set aside 1/2 C for soup topping)

1 medium bulb fennel (about 2 C), shaved (set aside 1/2 C for soup topping)

1 C Italian parsley leaves, chopped

2 large cloves garlic, chopped

1 Tbsp rosemary

1 1/2 tsp ginger, minced

1 Tbsp rubbed sage

1/2 tsp salt (or more, to taste)

1/2 tsp ascorbic cid

1/2 tsp black pepper

4 1/2 C vegetable stock

3 Tbsp safflower oil, divided (2 Tbsp, 1 Tbsp)

  • Set aside 1/2 C leek, 1/2 C fennel, and 1 Tbsp oil in a small separate pan.

Fennel and Leek in a separate pan for making low-amine fennel leek soup topping (photo)

Fennel and Leek in a separate pan for making low-amine fennel leek soup topping

  • In a large pan or stock pot, saute remaining oil (2 Tbsp), onion, leek, fennel, parsley, garlic, and ginger. Cook until tender.

Low-amine fennel leek soup cooking (photo)

Low-amine fennel leek soup cooking

  • Add peas, rosemary, sage, salt, ascorbic acid, black pepper, and vegetable stock. Cover and simmer on medium low until very tender, about 10 minutes.
  • While soup is simmering, saute the leek and fennel in the separate pan. Caramelize the ingredients, then set aside.
  • Using an immersion blender or in batches in a food processor, puree the main stock pot soup ingredients until very smooth.

Pureeing the leek fennel soup (low-amine, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, nut-free, nightshade-free, tomato-free, low-fat, low-carb, vegetarian, vegan, paleo) photo

Pureeing the leek fennel soup (low-amine, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, nut-free, nightshade-free, tomato-free, low-fat, low-carb, vegetarian, vegan, paleo)

  • Serve in shallow bowls, with a large pinch of the caramelized leek and fennel over the top.

AMINE BREAKDOWN:Very Low Amine: onion, leek, fennel, parsley, garlic, rosemary, ginger, sage, salt, ascorbic acid, black pepperLow Amine: peas, vegetable stock, safflower oil

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