Apple Fennel Soup

Servings:
4

Nutrition Information:
Protein: 2g; Fat: 1g; Carbohydrate: 20g; Fiber: 3g; Sodium 42mg; Cholesterol: 0; Calories: 109.

Ingredients:

1 can (14 1/2-ounce) low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1/2 cup white wine
2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh fennel
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
6 black peppercorns
Plain low-fat yogurt (optional)

Method:

1) In large pot, combine broth, water, wine, apples, carrots, onion, fennel, bay leaf, thyme, and peppercorns; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook 20 minutes.

2) Strain soup, reserving liquid. Remove bay leaf from apple-vegetable mixture. In blender or food processor, puree mixture; add reserved liquid and blend well. Reheat soup if necessary. To serve, ladle into soup bowls and top with dollop of yogurt, if desired.