Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 1 pound smallish late-season tomatoes, halved and cored
  • 2 cups thinly sliced fennel bulb, fronds reserved
  • Kosher salt
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 4 cups light chicken or vegetable stock or broth, or water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • croutons, for serving
  • fennel oil, for serving
  • 1 cup fennel fronds, loosely packed
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

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