Bread Soup Recipe

Name: Bread Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped; Coarse salt, to taste; 2 bay leaves; 1 Arbol chile finely chopped; 2 quarts chicken stock; 1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves chopped; 12 slices country bread; 1/2 pound Grated Cotija cheese

Servings: persons

1 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 stalks celery, diced
1 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
Coarse salt, to taste
2 bay leaves
1 Arbol chile finely chopped
2 quarts chicken stock
1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves chopped
12 slices country bread
1/2 pound Grated Cotija cheese

1
Heat the olive oil in a large heavy saucepan, over a mediumhigh heat.
2
Add the garlic, cook until soft.
3
Then add the celery, and tomatoes.
4
Continue to cook another few minutes.
5
Add bay leaves and Arbol chilies, cook briefly and gradually pour in the chicken stock.
6
Bring to a boil, cover the saucepan, reduce the heat and cook gently for about 40 minutes.
7
Strain the stock, pressing on the solids, and return broth to the saucepan.
8
Discard the solids.
9
Add the cilantro.
10
Toast the bread lightly and drop it into the hot stock.
11
Leave for 2 minutes, then serve at once, with a bowl of grated Cotija cheese.

875

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, crushed, 2 stalks celery, diced, 1 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped, 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

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions