Tomato Anise Soup

Tomato soup is one of the perfect soups for a cloudy overcast day.  It goes really well with a grilled cheese sandwich or crusty bread.

Ingredients

• 1 onion chopped
• 3 carrots chopped
• 2 celery stalks chopped
• 1 anise bulb chopped
• 28 oz. crushed tomatoes
• 29 oz. tomato sauce
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 T Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 c Cream or Half-and-half

In a large stock pot combine all ingredients.  Bring to a boil over medium heat.  Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until all the vegetables are soft.

Using an emersion blender, blend the soup until the chunks are smooth.

Add cream, stir and serve.