Bread Soup Recipe

Name: Bread Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil or 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 onion, diced; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 ripe plantains or bananas, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices on the diagonal; 5 garlic cloves, minced or pureed; 1 bunch fresh oregano, leaves only, chopped, or 1/2 tablespoon dried; 1/2 bunch fresh thyme, leaves only, chopped, or 1/2 tablespoon dried; Small sprig of fresh rosemary, leaves only, chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon dried; 1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes, diced, with the juices; 6 ounces baguette (about 1/3 loaf), cut into 1/2-inch chunks (with crust); 6 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock; 2 limes, cut into quarters, for garnish

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil or 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, diced
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 ripe plantains or bananas, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices on the diagonal
5 garlic cloves, minced or pureed
1 bunch fresh oregano, leaves only, chopped, or 1/2 tablespoon dried
1/2 bunch fresh thyme, leaves only, chopped, or 1/2 tablespoon dried
Small sprig of fresh rosemary, leaves only, chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon dried
1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes, diced, with the juices
6 ounces baguette (about 1/3 loaf), cut into 1/2-inch chunks (with crust)
6 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
2 limes, cut into quarters, for garnish

1
Heat the olive oil or butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
2
Cook the onions with the salt until they start to caramelize, 10 to 15 minutes.
3
Add the plantains or bananas and cook 10 minutes longer.
4
Stir in the garlic, oregano, thyme, and rosemary and cook just until aromatic, about 3 minutes longer.
5
Add the tomatoes, bread chunks and chicken or vegetable stock.
6
Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until the bread has softened and the flavors are well blended, about 45 minutes.
7
Ladle the soup into bowls, then squeeze a wedge of lime into each and toss in the wedge.
8
Serve hot.

1077

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

124

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil or 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 onion, diced, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, 2 ripe plantains or bananas, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices on the diagonal, and more.

Yes, Bread Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Bread Soup

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