Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 fresh fennel bulb, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup white wine (or lemon juice)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, finely chopped
  • 4 cups peeled and finely chopped tomatoes, and the juice
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped basil (to garnish) or 1/2 cup fennel leaves (to garnish)

Method

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat, then add the onion, fennel and garlic. Cover and cook gently for about 10 minutes.
  • Pour in the wine (or lemon juice), and basil.
  • Bring to boil, then back off the heat and lower temperature to simmer. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and stock. Return to boil, then lower heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, partially covered.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, ladle into bowls, and top with the chopped basil and fennel fronds.