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Hearty Healthy Tomato-rich Fennel-saffron Soup Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Mystic_river1 / All my dishes 1 year, 5 months ago This soup is chunky and full of interesting textures - very pure - and with a knockout combination of flavors. The pureness of the tomatoes really serves up the unusual combination of licorice (the fennel and basil) and saffron. Don't skimp on the latter - it's sensational. ... More Prep:25m Cook:30m Servings:6	Mystic_rive
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Ingredients

ADD A FEW HANDFULS OF PEELED RAW SHRIMP FOR A DINNER DISH...for last 3 minutes of cooking.

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1 tsp saffron crumbled

1 tbl boiling water

4 tbl olive oil

2 yellow onions chopped evenly

into a medium dice

2 fennel bulbs chopped evenly

into a medium dice (reserving the stalk feathers for the garnish)

3 garlic cloves minced

1/2 cup white wine

1/2 cup fresh basil leaves finely shredded

Fresh organic tomatoes equal to a2 qt canned tomatoes chopped well, with their juice

2 cup water

Salt to taste

Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

GARNISH

Shredded basil

Shredded fennel feathers

Directions

Crumble and macerate the saffron in the boiling water until it completely gives up its flavor.

In a large pot, heat the 4 tablespoons of oil then saute the chopped onions, fennel, and garlic over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes. Pour in the wine and macerated saffron, then stir in the basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for a minute or two. Add the chopped tomatoes, their juice, and the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, partially covered.

When ready to serve, salt and pepper to taste, then stir in 1/4 to 1/2 cup basil and fennel feathers. Ladle into bowls and have at it.

Serve hot to 6 as a first course or as a luncheon .

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Comments

twotong 1 year, 5 months ago said:
I love good soup! Could almost smell and taste the contrasting wonderful flavors of this recipe. Thanks for posting this!

dond 1 year, 5 months ago said:
This looks great. I'll give it a try this weekend.

trigger 1 year, 5 months ago said:
I printed out this recipe So I can make it tonight.
Love fennel feathers
Thank you Joymarie for posting this wonderful recipe
Michael

bluewaterandsand 1 year, 3 months ago said:
JM, this is fantastic! It has to smell wonderful!

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