FRESH TOMATO AND FENNEL SOUP

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I got this recipe from a local website. I've changed it a bit, but it's really good and refreshing. NOTE: if you don't have good fresh tomatoes, use a 2 lb. can

Provided by mysticchyna

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 fresh fennel bulb, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup white wine (or lemon juice)
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, finely chopped
4 cups peeled and finely chopped tomatoes, and the juice
1 cup chicken stock
salt and pepper
1/2 cup chopped basil (to garnish) or 1/2 cup fennel leaves (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat, then add the onion, fennel and garlic. Cover and cook gently for about 10 minutes.
  • Pour in the wine (or lemon juice), and basil.
  • Bring to boil, then back off the heat and lower temperature to simmer. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and stock. Return to boil, then lower heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, partially covered.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, ladle into bowls, and top with the chopped basil and fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.2, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 1.8, Sodium 127.8, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 7, Protein 4.5

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