Since I was a child, Giada De Laurentiis has been one of my favorite chefs. I would meticulously study her craft, taking ...

Add garlic, celery, leeks, fennel, carrots and tomato for a veggie-packed Italian soup. Get these recipes and more from our guide to vegetable soup.

From Tuscan white bean soup to black bean and chorizo soup, these warming and freezable soup recipes combine two favorite comfort foods.

In a medium pot over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in onions and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent and just starting to have some color, about 6 minutes. Add fennel ...

Recently, I stumbled upon her “house soup” — a classic Italian dish made with hearty ingredients like meat, beans, and root vegetables ... carrots, fennel, kale, and kielbasa — and then ...

The only thing close to a wedding is that the vegetables and meats are married perfectly. Working with what is available in ...

For those who like raw fennel, try mixing thin slices into a green salad or shredding it with citrus fruit. Fennel is excellent for making soup or it can be poached, steamed or briefly boiled.

Lightly crush the fennel seeds using a mortar and pestle ... Add the balsamic vinegar, check seasoning and if the soup is too thick add a little more hot water. Serve with some grated cheese ...

Add the new potatoes and fennel and ... or until the vegetables are tender. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper and allow to cool slightly. Pour the soup into a blender ...

Add the fennel and apple, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes before adding the fennel seeds and stock, bring to a boil, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add thyme and season to ...