Tomato Soup

Serves: 4 

Ingredients	Qty	Prep
Onion	1 large	chopped
Fennel bulb	1 large	chopped
Butter	8 tbsp	1 stick
Flour	1/4 cup
Whole tomato	2 x 28oz cans	hand crushed
White wine	1 cup
Water	as needed
Salt	to taste
Sugar	to taste
Tomato paste	to taste	optional
Chili oil	to taste	garnish

Method:

• Reserve fennel stalks and fronds for later
• Melt butter, cook onion and fennel until soft
• Add pepper and flour, stir for few minutes
• Add tomatoes and wine, simmer for 30 minutes
• Blend soup, add salt, water, and sugar to taste
• Garnish with chili oil and fennel leaves, serve with grilled cheese