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Light, fresh, aromatic, and and palate stimulating; serve hot to 6 people as a first course.

• 2 Tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, with leaves, chopped
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 2 lbs. tomatoes, peeled and chopped, with juice
• 4 cups vegetable or beef broth
• 12 whole star anise
• 2 sprigs parsley

Strain the soup through a fine sieve, pressing to extract the liquids. Degrease the soup, then return to a simmer. Ladle into bowls and garnish with the remaining star anise.