Fennel Apple Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 (medium to large) fennel bulbs stems removed and diced
• 2 large apples, peeled, cored and diced  1 quart chicken stock
• 2-3 sprigs thyme 

Directions:

1. Heat grapeseed oil in a large pot
2. Saute onion over low or medium heat for 10-15 minutes until soft and almost browned
3. Add fennel and apples and cook for 5-10 minutes until they start to soften or brown
4. Add chicken stock and thyme
5. Puree soup in a Vitamix until smooth and creamy
6. Serve