Kick aside the Campbell's -- and opt for this homemade tomato soup. A gourmet accompaniment to grilled cheese, you can't go wrong with this bowl of goodness.
Ingredients
For 0004 Person(s)
Recipe
1 1/2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1onion, diced
1 dash(es) salt
2fennel bulbs, sliced
4 cup(s) tomatoes, canned, not drained
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1 teaspoon(s) anise extract
4basil leaves
Directions
Place a large soup pot over medium-low heat and add the oil.
Add and onion and a dash of salt.
Cook and stir for about 10 minutes.
Add the fennel and cook for 2 minutes, until the seeds are toasted well.
Increase the heat to medium and add the tomatoes, a teaspoon of salt, and anise extract.
Simmer for 1 hour.
Remove the soup from the heat and cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
Process the soup in batches in a blender on high speed until smooth.