Fennel Apple Soup

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serves 4
Ingredients

• 1 large fennel bulb, cored and chopped
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• ¼ cup chopped shallot
• 3 cups unsalted chicken stock
• ½ cup apple juice
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 2 large apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 large bay leaf
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
• ½ cup crumbled Greek feta cheese

Preparation

• Step 1  Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add fennel and shallot; cook for about 5 minutes.
• Step 2  Stir in chicken stock, apple juice, white wine, apples, thyme, and bay leaf. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until everything is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
• Step 3  Remove the pot from heat. Remove and discard bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Puree soup with an immersion blender or in a food processor until smooth. Work in batches, if necessary, return soup to the pot. Season with salt and pepper and taste. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
• Step 4  Serve hot sprinkled with feta cheese.