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Tomato Fennel Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 large white onion, chopped
2 bulbs of fennel, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
white wine
Sambuca
1 large can of chopped tomatoes
a few cups of water to rinse can
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. dried oregano
3 tsps. dried basil
3 tbsps. sugar
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
heavy cream

fresh basil & crumbled feta cheese
Directions:
Directions:
Sautee onions, fennel and garlic on high heat in large stock pot until translucent. Remove from heat and use a little white wine to cool pot down. Add 1-2 cups Sambuca. Put back on burner and simmer until alcohol cooks out. Add the rest of the ingredients, except basil and feta, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally for about one hour. Remove bay leaves and blend soup. Return to heat and add 1-2 pints of heavy cream, salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh basil and crumbled feta cheese.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
When tasting soups, if they don't seem to have enough flavor, adjust by adding an acid or sweetener. Use citrus or vinegar and balance with sugar or honey.

 

 

 

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