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- Soup:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
- 1 bulb fennel, fronds removed & reserved, finely chopped
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 5 1/4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh sage leaves
- Croutons:
- 1 plain or whole-wheat bagel, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 3 tbsp (approximately) olive oil
- 3 tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese
- Fennel fronds
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1041g | |
| Calories 910 | |
| Calories from Fat 170 | 19% |
| Total Fat 19.33g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 4.93g | 20% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium 361mg | 15% |
| Potassium 4270mg | 122% |
| Total Carbs 166.21g | 44% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.2g | 64% |
| Sugars 5.69g | 4% |
| Protein 26.08g | 42% |
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