Cream of Fennel Soup with Smoked Salmon

Ingredients

• • 3 bulbs fennel
  • 4 shallots, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) white wine
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) parboiled long grain rice
  • 4 cups (1 litre) chicken broth
  • 6 1/2 oz (200 g) smoked salmon, cut into strips
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) sour cream, lightly whipped
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) olive oil