Fennel Artichoke Gruyere Soup

 Saute:

• Garlic
• Sliced Fennel bulb

Cover with vegetable broth & simmer until Fennel softens

Food Process to a mash, with hunks still in it

Add & let simmer on Low:

• Bay Leaves
• Salt
• Pepper
• More Vegetable broth
• Sliced artichokes
• Drained Great White Northern beans

 In another pan: whisk flour, milk, butter. Add Shredded Gruyere and which until melted into sauce. 

Add sauce to Soup

Add Whipping cream & fine fennel greens to soup