Warm Brussels Sprouts and Fennel Vichyssoise

• 2 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 5-oz. russet potato, peeled and cut into 3/8- to 1/2-inch dice (scant 1 cup)
• 1 medium fennel bulb, chopped (1 cup), plus 2 Tbs. chopped fennel fronds
• 1/2 cup chopped shallots
• 3/4 tsp. whole fennel seeds
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 12 oz. medium Brussels sprouts, cut into eighths

1. Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add potato, chopped fennel bulb, shallots, and fennel seeds; saute 3 minutes.
3. Add salt and 3 cups water; bring to a boil.
4. Cover; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 10 minutes.
5. Add Brussels sprouts.
6. Cover, and simmer 5 minutes, or until Brussels sprouts are tender, but still bright green.
7. Puree soup in blender in 1-cup batches until very smooth, transferring puree to saucepan after each batch.
8. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and warm gently on stove.
9. Sprinkle each serving with fennel fronds.

olive oil, russet potato, fennel bulb, shallots, whole fennel seeds, salt, brussels sprouts

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/warm-brussels-sprouts-and-fennel-vichyssoise/ (may not work)