Giada's Fennel Puree
"This is one of my favorite side dishes from Giada De Laurentiis. This side dish is perfect for the potato lover, but without being totally potatoes. The fennel is so fresh and the texture of the dish will make your mind think you are eating mashed potatoes without all the calories. FYI, I have difficulty finding the mascarpone cheese that the recipe calls for, but find whipped cream cheese does just as well for this recipe."
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 4 large fennel bulbs
- 1 medium potato
- 2 garlic cloves
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 3 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
directions
- Trim the fennel bulbs of their stalks and bottom root. Halve the fennel lengthwise and slice each half into 1/4 inch thick slices. Peel the potato, halve, and thinly slice. Place the fennel, potatoes, garlic, chicken broth, and milk in large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. If needed, add enough water to just cover the fennel. Bring the mixture to a simmer and continue cooking until the fennel and potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes.
- Drain the fennel mixture. Place the fennel mixture in a food processor and puree. If necessary, place half the mixture in the food processor, pulse to puree, and continue adding the fennel mixture until all the mixture fits in the processor. Continue processing until pureed. Add the mascarpone cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine. Add the mint and process until just combined. Add more salt and pepper, to taste.
- Transfer teh mixture to a serving dish. If the mixture is a little thin stir a few times and let rest for 5 minutes, then serve.
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