Cold Pepper and Fennel Purée with Herbes de Provence Croûtons

Plating

1. Prepare a shrimp cocktail chiller or a chilled 12-fl oz (360-mL) soup cup set into a larger cup of crushed ice.
2. Ladle the purée into the top cup.
3. Top with the fennel fronds and croûtons.
4. Place the chiller on a 5-in. (12-cm) underliner plate lined with a cocktail napkin or doil