Golden Tomato Soup with Fennel

This summer soup is cool and refreshing, lightly sweet with a spicy and smoky punch from the paprika. Try serving in chilled soup bowls.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 c bread
  • 1 clv garlic
  • 2 T red onion
  • 2 lb tomatoes
  • 1 oz fennel
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 T red wine vinegar
  • pn smoked paprika
  • 1/4 t cumin
  • 1/4 c olive oil
  • 1 c ice water

Golden Tomato Soup with Fennel Directions

  1. Place the bread in a large bowl and cover with water. Let sit for 30 minutes to soften. Squeeze dry, and transfer to a blender. Add the garlic, onion, tomatoes, and chopped fennel. Blend until smooth. Add the juice of half of the lemon, the red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, cumin, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Blend to incorporate. While the motor is running, slowly add the ΒΌ cup of olive oil and the ice water. Transfer to the refrigerator until well chilled.
  2. Place the minced fennel in a small bowl and stir in the last teaspoon of oil, a squeeze of lemon, and a little salt. Set aside.
  3. If you want a very silky-smooth soup, strain through a fine mesh strainer. If not, give the soup a stir, taste and adjust the salt if needed, and pour into bowls. Garnish with the minced fennel mixture, and serve.

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