Fennel & Apple Soup
Makes about 8 cups INGREDIENTS 1 onion, minced 3 small shallots, minced 3 fennel bulbs, diced 1 apple, peeled, cored and diced 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fennel seed 1 quart vegetable stock or low-sodium broth ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves ½ teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS 1. Gently sauté the…