Ingredients
1
tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
2
medium bulbs fresh fennel, chopped (3 cups)
1
large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1
clove garlic, finely chopped
1
can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic whole peeled tomatoes, undrained
1 3/4
cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) or 1 can (14 oz) vegetable broth
1/4
teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)
1/8
teaspoon pepper
Preparation
In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook fennel, onion and garlic in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes, broth, salt and pepper, breaking up tomatoes with spoon. Heat to boiling.
Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
Carefully pour half of the mixture into blender. Cover; blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth. Return to saucepan. Repeat with remaining mixture. Keep warm over low heat until serving.
