Carrot-Fennel Mystery Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 fennel bulb, chopped
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes, until the onion is softened.
2. Add the carrots and fennel and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Pour in the broth and add the thyme. Increase the heat and bring the soup to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the soup for 10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
5. Remove the pot from the heat and use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
6. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve the soup warm.

Interesting Facts

• Carrots are packed with antioxidants and vitamins.
• Fennel is a rich source of dietary fiber and vitamin C.
• This soup is vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.