French-style chilled tomato and fennel soup

Name: French-style chilled tomato and fennel soup
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 fennel bulbs, cleaned, trimmed and cut into quarters lengthwise, reserving a few fennel fronds; 1 heaped tsp sea salt; 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 500 grams tomatoes, skinned (see recipe tips); crusty bread, to serve

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Nici Wickes shares her mum's chilled tomato and fennel soup recipe. This dish is so refreshing and light, you can see why it's a favourite in French cuisine. Serve for lunch or on a balmy evening

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Ingredients

2 fennel bulbs, cleaned, trimmed and cut into quarters lengthwise, reserving a few fennel fronds
1 heaped tsp sea salt
1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
500 grams tomatoes, skinned (see recipe tips)
crusty bread, to serve