Vellutata di finocchi (con gamberoni flambè)

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water + vinegar

Chicken broth adds flavor while reducing alcohol content.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

Clean and chop the finocchi, potatoes, and celery.

In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped vegetables until soft.

Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil, then simmer until the vegetables are tender.

Blend the mixture until smooth to create the velvety texture.

In a separate pan, sauté the gamberoni with ginger, cognac, salt, and pepper until cooked.

Serve the velvety finocchi soup topped with the flambéed gamberoni and garnish with lemon zest.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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