The licorice-like flavor of anise complements celery's distinctive flavor in this soup.
15m
PREP TIME
30m
COOK TIME
244
CALORIES
7
INGREDIENTS
Ingredients 6 Servings
- Step1
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Anise Seed
- 2 medium leeks, (white only), thinly sliced
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 1 bunch celery, including leaves, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 2/3 cup orzo
- 1/2 cup crème fraîche
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 Melt butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Add anise seed; cook and stir 10 seconds. Add leeks; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in stock, celery and orzo. Cover
- 2 Cook on medium-high heat 15 to 20 minutes or until celery and orzo are tender, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly
- 3 With center part of cover removed to let steam escape, puree soup in batches in blender on high speed until smooth. Return pureed mixture to saucepan. Cook until heated through. Ladle into serving bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of crème fraîche. Serve immediately
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