Fennel and Tomato Soup
Fennel and tomato pair nicely for an Italian-style tomato soup. Save fennel fronds to use as a garnish.
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Ingredients
- 3 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 large fennel bulb, diced (4 cups)
- 3 vegan Italian sausages, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds (2 cups)
- 1 tsp. fennel seeds
- 2 Tbs. dry vermouth, dry white wine, or water
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
- 3 Tbs. chopped fresh Italian parsley
Preparation
1. Heat oil in soup pot over medium heat.
2. Add fennel, and sauté 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Stir in sausages and fennel seeds, and cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until fennel seeds are slightly softened and bits of sausage are stuck to bottom of pan.
4. Add vermouth, and cook 5 to 10 seconds to deglaze pan, scraping up any brown bits.
5. Add broth, tomatoes, and parsley; cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 163
- Carbohydrate Content 19 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 8 g
- Fiber Content 5 g
- Protein Content 6 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 380 mg
- Sugar Content 2 g