Carrot Soup - Farberware Cookware

Ingredients

• 1/4 pound bacon, cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 white onion, chopped
• 8 garlic cloves, thickly sliced
• 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup sherry, Port or Marsala
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 6 small bunches fresh fennel, cut into small pieces, used as garnish