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    Mushroom fennel soup

    Modified: Aug 14, 2025 · Published: Oct 22, 2017 by Caroline

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    A cold day needs a warming bowl of soup, and this mushroom fennel soup is easy, comforting and full of great ingredients.

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    There's something about the weather this time of year that definitely makes you crave soup. It's partly the cold, of course, but also the light I suspect (or lack of it). For me, I particularly like blended soups when I'm not feeling so good - apart from Scotch broth, that is.

    This mushroom fennel soup has a combination that is just what I need sometimes. It has the smooth, creaminess of mushroom soup with the fragrant anise of fennel and is really quick and easy to make. Like I say, just what you need this time of year.

    mushroom fennel soup

    How it's made

    This soup could hardly be easier to make as all you do is soften the fennel and let it brown slightly. Add the mushrooms and soften them too. Add the stock and cook it a few more minutes before pureeing.

    It's very much what you would expect flavor-wise given it's called mushroom fennel soup, and it goes down so well.

    mushroom fennel soup

    This mushroom fennel soup makes a hearty and comforting bowl on a cold day, that's also really good for you too. It has a creaminess to it, despite having no cream. In fact it's also vegan and gluten free.

    Have it for lunch on a cold day, have it when you are not feeling so good. Just give it a try and enjoy.

    mushroom fennel soup

    Try these other vegetable soups:

    • Delicata squash soup with curried chickpeas and onions
    • West African peanut soup
    • Brussel sprout soup with crispy bacon and chestnuts
    • You may also like my more classic wild mushroom soup as well.
    • Plus get more winter recipes in the archives.
    mushroom fennel soup
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    5 from 2 votes

    mushroom fennel soup

    An easy, tasty and comforting soup perfect for a cold day.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 223kcal
    Author: Caroline's Cooking
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    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon oil
    • 8 oz fennel 250g
    • 6 ½ oz mushrooms 190g
    • 1 ¼ cups stock 300ml
    • 3 tablespoon coconut milk
    • 1 dash cayenne to top

    Instructions

    • Dice the fennel and mushrooms then warm the oil in a medium-sized pot over a medium heat.  
    • Add the fennel and cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring now and then, until the fennel starts to soften. Add the mushrooms and cook another 5 minutes until mushrooms are soft. Add the stock, bring to a simmer, cover and simmer around 10 minutes.
    • Remove from the heat, blend then add the coconut milk and mix through. Serve with a dash of cayenne on top.

    Notes

    I find the easiest way to blend soups like this is with an immersion/stick blender (affiliate link).

    Nutrition

    Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 654mg | Potassium: 811mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 15.5mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg
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    mushroom fennel soup - A cold day needs a warming bowl of soup, and this mushroom fennel soup is easy, comforting and full of great ingredients. Vegan and gluten free

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    1. Jonathan L Edwards says

      September 19, 2020 at 1:08 am

      The recipe says, "add stock." what kind of stock?

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      • Caroline's Cooking says

        September 19, 2020 at 4:11 am

        You can use as you prefer - I suggest something light so either vegetable or chicken.

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    2. Lesli Schwartz says

      March 04, 2019 at 2:10 pm

      5 stars
      I love mushrooms, I love fennel! So what could be better than this soup? Looks so rich and comforting, especially on these cold winter days!

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      • Caroline's Cooking says

        March 06, 2019 at 5:08 pm

        Thanks, yes great for a cold day.

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    3. Beth Neels says

      March 04, 2019 at 12:12 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, yum! I have been searching for a good mushroom soup today! This is the recipe I have settled on. I love the addition of the fennel! it is so cold here, I need this to warm me up!

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      • Caroline's Cooking says

        March 06, 2019 at 5:08 pm

        Thanks, hope you enjoy the combination!

        Reply
    4. Tara says

      October 22, 2017 at 5:05 pm

      I love blended soups too. This sounds like such a comforting soup for when it is cold outside.

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      • Caroline's Cooking says

        October 25, 2017 at 7:23 pm

        Thanks Tara, it's my preference too, and this has a lovely flavor.

        Reply
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