Creamy Fennel Soup

Ingredients

2 c defatted beef
1 fennel bulb
1 sliver garlic
2 tb shallots
1 tb lemon juice
1 lemon zest
1/2 ts dillweed
1 ts coriander
1 qt nonfat yogurt

Instructions

Clean and slice the fennel bulb, reserving any greens for garnish. Cook the fennel in the stock with the garlic and shallots until soft. Puree in a blender with the lemon juice and zest, and the spices. Strain the puree if you wish a smoother texture. Combine well with the yogurt and chill. Serve garnished with chopped fennel greens or chopped coriander. Serves six. [ MID-ATLANTIC COUNTRY; August 1989 ]