Pear and Fennel Soup

Bahan-bahan (4 porsi)

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, (plus extra for drizzling)
• 1 medium sweet white onion, (diced)
• 1 medium garlic clove, (chopped)
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
• ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 medium bay leaf
• 2 medium fennel bulbs, (trimmed and thinly sliced)
• 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, (divided)
• 2 medium firm Bosc pears, (peeled, cored, and diced)
• fennel fronds, (for garnish (optional))
• sea salt, (if desired)