Fennel and Courgette Soup with Warm Tomato Relish

Ingredients for Fennel and Courgette Soup with Warm Tomato Relish

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

• 475ml diced fresh fennel (from 1 large bulb), fronds chopped and reserved

• 160g trimmed diced courgette

• 140g chopped onion

• 1/4 teaspoons fennel seeds

• 475ml low-salt chicken broth

• 180ml grape tomatoes, quartered

How to make Fennel and Courgette Soup with Warm Tomato Relish

Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add diced fennel, courgette, onion, and fennel seeds. Sauté until fennel is translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add broth; bring to boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Puree in blender until smooth; return soup to saucepan. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, heat remaining 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes and sauté until just heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in 1 tablespoon chopped fennel fronds; season relish with salt and pepper. Serve soup with relish.

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