This orange, fennel and saffron soup is a real feast for the senses! With its bright color, the harmonious interplay of fruity sweetness, gentle spiciness and a hint of exoticism, it brings sunny lightness to the table - perfect for cold days or a special dinner for two. The combination of fresh oranges, aromatic fennel and fine saffron is finely rounded off with a hint of cardamom and ginger. Whether as a starter or a light main course, this soup is a delight that provides warmth and well-being. Immerse yourself in a culinary journey full of flavor and elegance!
Done in: 40 minutes
Orange, fennel and saffron soup
Fruity, spicy, elegant – a hint of the Orient in every drop.
2
People40
minutesIngredients
1 Medium-sized onion
1 Fennel
2-3 EL Olivesöl e.g. PHENOLIO
4 Grüne cardamom pods
2 Orange
1 Small piece of ginger
1 Päckchen Safran (6 Fäden)
20 g Coconut blossom sugar
Juice from a lime
400
ml Water 1 EL Coconut cream
Salt
Preparation
- Cut the onion and fennel into cubes after washing.
- Peel the oranges and dice them too.
- Crush the cardamom pods and remove the seeds.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan, fry the onion and fennel with the cardamom seeds until golden brown. Fry the cardamom seeds until they have wilted.
- Add the oranges and ginger and stir well.
- Add the coconut sugar and saffron and fry briefly. Stir in the lime juice, add the water and bring to the boil briefly.
- Cook over a medium heat for about 20 minutes, then use a hand blender to chop everything into a puree.
- Serve the soup on a plate, season with salt and garnish with a dollop of coconut cream and saffron.
- A sprinkle of Phenolio olives and a few sprigs of fennel and the orange soup is ready!
Artgerechte Food Facts
Saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world, as it is obtained from the fine stigmas of crocus flowers, which are painstakingly harvested by hand. Its intense flavor and bright yellow color make it particularly popular in Mediterranean, Indian and Persian cuisine. In addition to its culinary value, saffron also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Fennel is a versatile vegetable that is used both raw and cooked, with a slightly sweet taste reminiscent of aniseed. Its bulb, seeds and leaves are edible and rich in fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants. Fennel is also traditionally used as a home remedy to aid digestion and relieve bloating.
Cardamom is an aromatic spice that comes from the seeds of plants in the ginger family and is used in sweet and savory dishes. It is rich in antioxidants and essential oils, which give it its intense, slightly spicy and sweet flavor. Cardamom is also traditionally valued for its digestive properties and for supporting oral health.
Lab-tested
Non-GMO
No artificial additives
UV-protected glass
Gluten-free
Lactose-free
Vegan
Product listed on the Cologne List®
100% vegetarian fermentation