LUNCH
Tomato-Fennel Soup
PREP TIME : 15 min
TOTAL TIME : 40 min
# SERVINGS : 6
The sweet, subtle flavor of fennel brings a new sophistication to homemade tomato soup.
- Ingrediants
- 1 tbsp olive or vegetable oil.
- 3 cups bulbs fresh fennel, chopped.
- 1 large onion, chopped.
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped.
- 1 can whole peeled tomatoes, undrained.
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth.
- or 1 can vegetable broth.
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt.
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
Directions
- In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook fennel, onion and garlic in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes, broth, salt and pepper, breaking up tomatoes with spoon. Heat to boiling.
- Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
- Carefully pour half of the mixture into blender. Cover; blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth. Return to saucepan. Repeat with remaining mixture. Keep warm over low heat until serving.
Expert Tips
Serve this soup topped with a handful of herb-flavored croutons and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 Wrap
Calories80 ( Calories from Fat25), % Daily Value Total Fat2 1/2g2 1/2% (Saturated Fat0g,0% Trans Fat0g0% ), Cholesterol0mg0%; Sodium440mg440%; Total Carbohydrate12g12% (Dietary Fiber3g3% Sugars5g5% ), Protein3g3% ; % Daily Value*: Vitamin A6%; Vitamin C15%; Calcium8%; Iron10%; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat; Carbohydrate Choices:1 *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Review & Comments
Made this yesterday and tasted very good. Read reviews and did not see any comments on using a smaller size crock. Mine were either 6 or 1 1/2 quarts. I used the smaller and it just fit. Made a well with sifted dry ingredients and added wet into center circling bowl as I went to slowly incorperate the dry. Was a stiff batter to be sure, but worked. Added last three ingredients together and made very hot in microwave, than slowly added to top and 1 1/2 hours later was done. If left longer would have burned and dried. Will keep but suggest everyone who tries watch your crock carefully the first time but don’t open it until ready to test for doneness. Thanks for recipe.
Made this yesterday and tasted very good. Read reviews and did not see any comments on using a smaller size crock. Mine were either 6 or 1 1/2 quarts. I used the smaller and it just fit. Made a well with sifted dry ingredients and added wet into center circling bowl as I went to slowly incorperate the dry. Was a stiff batter to be sure, but worked. Added last three ingredients together and made very hot in microwave, than slowly added to top and 1 1/2 hours later was done. If left longer would have burned and dried. Will keep but suggest everyone who tries watch your crock carefully the first time but don’t open it until ready to test for doneness. Thanks for recipe.