Tomato & Red Pepper Soup

Tomato & Red Pepper Soup
Simle soup perfect for quick meals on cold days.
Ingredients
- 1 small carrot
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic OR 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 small onion diced (approx. 1/2 cup)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- One 28 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice vegetables and set aside.
- In large pot over medium-high heat, pour oil and fennel seeds. Stir for thirty seconds.
- Add vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and cook for five minutes.
- Add flour and continue cooking one minute, stirring constantly.
- Add canned tomatoes and sour cream. Stir well while bringing to simmer, and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Puree in blender, or use immersion blender.
- Serve warm and garnish with chives or basil.