It’s winter in California, which means that delicious apples are everywhere. For that reason, it’s also the only time of year that I crave them. It’s pretty impressive how the body can be so in tune with the seasons, even so much so that cravings follow suit. That crisp bite, the sweet aroma and flavor. Apples are all kinds of good. Every week, I get a bunch of apples from the “aesthetically challenged” bin at farmers’ market, and I get to put some creativity to work. I have been using them in all sorts of recipes, from walnut butter bacon apple omeletsĀ and fermented farmers market chutneyĀ to apple butter pumpkin pie and everything in between (stay tuned for more recipes like butter-baked cinnamon apples and fermented apple cider), but I thought it was time to take this delectable fruit to the dinner table.
Winter is great for apples, yes, but it is also the perfect season for soul warming soups. When taking thingsĀ savory, one of my favorite foods to pair the sweetness of apple with is the somewhat sweet, anise-like biteĀ of fresh, seasonal fennel (apple fennel sausage anyone?). So, with that in mind, I went to work creating a perfectly creamy sweet and savory apple fennel soup, and the finished product is so good that we have had it 4 nights over the past week. The sunchoke (also abundant this time of year) adds texture and creaminess, plus plenty of fiber for a soup toĀ keep you feeling fullĀ – mind, body, and soul.
See for yourself! Recreate. Share. Enjoy <3
Creamy Apple Fennel Soup
WHAT YOU NEED:
- 2 tablespoon of butter (bacon grease, tallow, or coconut oil will work, but I love the flavor that the butter adds to this)
- 1 shallot or 1 small sweet yellow onion, diced
- 1 fennel bulb, chopped
- 2 apples, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups of cauliflower florets
- 3 cups bone broth
- sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
WHAT YOU DO:
- melt butter in a sauce pan over medium heat.
- cook onion and fennel until soft.
- add apple, cauliflower, broth, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper, bring to simmer, cover, and let cook until everything is soft (about 15-20 minutes).
- blend until smooth – I use our Vitamix.
- return to sauce pan and add a bit more salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
- serve warm with desired toppings and ENJOY!
We love ours with Force of Nature breakfast sausage (save with code: MODERNMAMAS), raw cheddar, and sourdough focaccia for dipping. Enjoy! <3
If you make it, be sure to share and tag me! Or let me know in the comments below.
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