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4  20 Minutes 45 Minutes

Italian Fennel and Mushroom Soup
Submitted by: Jimmy
 Italian Fennel and mushroom soup is a very hearty dish that is a meal in itself.

INGREDIENTS:
  • 2 medium , Red Onions Halved and Sliced Thin
  • 1/4 cup(s) , Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon(s) , Raw Cane Sugar
  • 2 tablespoon(s) , Dry White Wine
  • 1 tablespoon(s) , Butter
  • 3 tablespoon(s) , Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup(s) , Dry Sherry
  • 12 ounces , Crimini Mushrooms Thinly Sliced
  • 3 medium , Shallots Minced
  • 14 ounces , Canned Roma Tomatoes Diced
  • 1 medium , Fennel Bulb Halved and Sliced Thin
  • 3 large , Garlic CLoves Thinly Sliced
  • 5 cup(s) , Chicken Stock
  • 6 large , Fresh Basil Leaves Minced
  • 3 cup(s) , Arugula
  • 0 to taste , Salt and Pepper

Instructions:
In a large skillet with a lid, heat olive oil and butter over medium low heat. Add onions and half of the fennel and toss to coat. Cover and simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes.
Uncover and add balsamic vinegar, sugar and wine. Turn up heat to medium high and caramelize the onions and fennel until they are browned but not even close to being burned, about 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil in stock pot over medium heat and add the shallots. Sauté for about 2 minutes and add garlic and sherry, about 1 minute more.
Add mushrooms, tomatoes and the rest of the fennel. Simmer for about 3 minutes.
Add Stock and basil. Reduce liquid by about 1/2, 15-20 minutes of simmering.
Add the arugula or spinach and remove from heat.
Add the reserved, caramelized onions and fennel, and the Italian parsley right before serving.

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