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Poached Salmon, Leek, and Fennel Soup

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 6

Ingredients

3 leeks, white and light-green parts only
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 small fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into wedges, fronds reserved for garnish
2 celery stalks, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 14 1/2-ounce can fat-free vegetable stock
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 1-pound salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 bunch (about 3 ounces) spinach, washed and cut into 1 1/2-inch-wide strips

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Slice the leeks crosswise into 1/4-inch coins. Place in a bowl of cold water; move the leeks with your fingers so the sand falls to the bottom. Lift the leeks from the water with your fingers or a slotted spoon, and drain; set aside.

    Step 2

    Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks, carrots, fennel, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the parsley, thyme, stock, salt, pepper, and 5 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cook 30 minutes. Turn off heat; add the salmon and spinach. Poach until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Garnish with fennel fronds; serve.

  2. Fit to eat recipe

    Step 3

    (Per serving)

    Step 4

    Calories: 177

    Step 5

    Fat: 8g

    Step 6

    Cholesterol: 42mg

    Step 7

    Carbohydrate: 10g

    Step 8

    Sodium: 202mg

    Step 9

    Protein: 17g

    Step 10

    Fiber: 3g

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Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group. Buy the full book from Amazon.
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