This soup is adapted from a recipe that comes from my mother. It's a great weekend lunch dish -- it's relatively light yet satisfying, and the fennel and mushrooms give it a strong flavor without hours of simmering. Adding the croutons before pouring the soup into bowls is a technique we picked up from eating French Soupe de Poisson and Italian Ribollita -- the bread is softened and gives additional body to the soup.

Share: