Cooking with Bella: My Portuguese Water Dog in Action

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk adds creaminess with fewer calories.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher and can be made from scraps.

fresh thyme

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: mixed herbs

Dried thyme is more accessible and has a longer shelf life.

oranges

🥗Healthier: clementines

💰Cheaper: tangerines

Clementines are sweeter and easier to peel.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in sliced carrots and fennel; cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly softened.

Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until carrots are tender, about 20 minutes.

Remove bay leaves; add orange juice and zest to the pot.

Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches.

Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme or a swirl of cream.

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