Charred Fennel Soup - Inspired Cuisine

Ingredients

• 1 large fennel bulb
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 large shallots
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 lemon juiced
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup croutons
• 2 tbsp chopped fennel fronds