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a smooth Provencal tomato soup in a wide rustic bowl garnished with a sprig of dried herbs, in a wide horizontal shot, on a sun-washed French country table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Provencal Herb Delight

The fragrant herbes de Provence give this tomato soup a sunny French countryside charm.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 fennel bulb diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp herbes de Provence
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Soften the onion and fennel in the oil for 7 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and herbes de Provence and cook 1 minute.
  3. Stir in the tomatoes and broth and simmer 18 minutes.
  4. Blend smooth and season with salt before serving.

Notes

The fennel adds a gentle anise note that pairs beautifully with the herbs.