La Madeleine's Red Pepper Soup Recipe

• 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. fennel seed
• 1 c. minced onion
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/2 x bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp chopped garlic
• 1 Tbsp. fresh basil
• 6 x red bell peppers seeds, ribs removed
• 2 Tbsp. chopped jalapeno
• 1/4 c. flour
• 5 c. chicken stock
• 2 tsp tomato paste
• 1/4 c. minced fresh tomato
• 1 c. heavy cream Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste

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