Fennel and Potato Soup Creamy Fennel & Potato Soup with a Hint of Garlic and Herbs Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large fennel bulb, trimmed and sliced (reserve fronds for garnish) 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 4 cups vegetable broth 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional) Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish Directions: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and sliced fennel. Cook for another 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fennel starts to soften. Add diced potatoes and pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth (or carefully transfer to a blender in batches). Stir in the heavy cream if using, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes to warm through. Serve hot, garnished with fennel fronds and fresh herbs. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes Kcal: 220 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #fennelsoup #potatosoup #comfortsoup #vegetariansoup #easyweeknightmeals #souprecipe #homemadesoup #creamyvegetablesoup #fallrecipes #wintersoup #simpleingredients #seasonalcooking #glutenfreecomfort #onepotmeal #fennelrecipes #cozysoup #quickvegetarian #plantbasedmeals #rootveggies #heartyvegetarian A cozy bowl of Creamy Fennel and Potato Soup is all you need on a chilly day! Subtly sweet, aromatic, and totally comforting

Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad Refreshing Creamy Cucumber and Sweet Onion Salad with Dill Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill) 1 teaspoon sugar Salt and pepper to taste Directions: In a large bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, dill, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth. Add thinly sliced cucumbers and onions to the bowl. Toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly with the creamy dressing. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the salad to chill. Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with extra dill if desired. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including chilling) Kcal: 140 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #cucumbersalad #creamyvegetables #summersalad #refreshingsalad #cucumberrecipes #onionsalad #easyrecipes #healthysides #vegetableside #dillsalad #saladdressing #potluckrecipes #lightmeal #freshflavors #saladlover #sidedishideas #homemade #coolandsmooth #simplecooking #familyfavorites Cool down this summer with a refreshing Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad — crisp cucumbers, sweet onions, and a tangy dill dressing! 🥒🧅🌿