Roasted Carrot and Fennel Soup with Garlic-Thyme Croutons

Name: Roasted Carrot and Fennel Soup with Garlic-Thyme Croutons
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 3/4 tsp. salt, divided; 3/4 tsp. black pepper, divided; 1 medium-large fennel bulb, trimmed and chopped into 1-inch pieces; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped; 1/2 onion, peeled and chopped; 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves; 4 cups vegetable stock; 4 cups cubed bread (a rustic Italian or French loaf works best); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder