Creamy Fennel

Ingredients

• 1 fennel bulb (about 1 lb)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 Tbsp. bread crumbs
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• dash pepper
• 2 Tbsp. butter
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• 2 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup light cream
• 2 tsp. cornstarch
• 1 Tbsp. white wine
• dash paprika

Directions

Cut off and discard upper stalks of fennel. Remove any wilted outer layers, wash and quarter lengthwise. In a pot, boil bouillon and add fennel. Simmer for about 8 minutes. Drain except 1/4 cup. Meanwhile over medium heat, cook breadcrumbs, oregano and pepper in butter for about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in cheese. Remove from heat.

For sauce, use reserved fennel juice combined with light cream, starch and paprika. Cook until it bubbles. Add wine and simmer 2 minutes. Pour over fennel and top with bread crumbs.

By LRP from LWL, MA