Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup

Recipe for Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup

Ingredients:

1½ lbs. Roma tomatoes, halved
2 medium red bell peppers, deseed and quarter
1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced
2 large carrots, cut in half lengthwise
2 medium shallots, outer skin removed and halved
4 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
½ cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
2 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
4 cups organic chicken broth
½ cup full-fat coconut milk
Sea salt and black pepper

Equipment:
Immersion blender

Safety Tip: If you don’t have a stick or immersion blender, you can also process the cooked veggies and liquid in a blender. Make sure blender lid is properly vented to prevent the hot liquid from exploding.

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat® baking mat. Set aside.

2. Put the tomatoes, red peppers, fennel, carrots, shallots, and garlic in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Toss to combine.

3. Arrange the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle veggies with fresh thyme leaves.

4. Place baking sheet in preheated oven and roast until vegetables are tender and lightly charred, approximately 20-25 minutes.

5. Transfer the roasted veggies and any juices from the baking sheet to a large soup pot and add the chicken broth. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot and and bubbly. Remove from heat.

6. Blend the contents of the soup pot using an immersion blender until completely smooth. Stir in the coconut milk and fresh basil. Serve immediately.

Additional Info:

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Serves: 4

This delicious tomato soup really hits the spot on a chilly day.  Consider making a double batch as it’s a healthy and dairy-free soup that tastes even better the next day. It will keep in the refrigerator for several days or can be frozen for a quick meal at a future date.

Enjoy this healthy Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup!