Tomato Soup With Star Anise

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Tomato Soup With Star Anise

 

2 tablespoons peanut oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 celery stalks with leaves, chopped

1 large carrot, chopped

2 pounds tomatoes, peeled, chopped, with their juice

4 cups vegetable broth

12 whole star anise

2 parsley sprigs

 

Heat oil in a large saucepean over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook until

translucent -- about 10 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and add the celery

and carrot. Cook until the vegetables begin to brown -- about 5 minutes. Add

tomatoes, juice, stock, 6 whole star anises, and parsley. Cover and simmer

gently for 40 minutes.

Strain the soup through a fine sieve, pressing to extract the liquids. Degrease

the soup, then return to a simmer. Ladle into bowls and garnish with the

remaining star anise.

Serves 6.

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