Panera Country Bread And Tomato Soup With Mashed Ba

Name: Panera Country Bread And Tomato Soup With Mashed Basil Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, packed; 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 large garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 (28 ounce) cans whole canned tomatoes or 12 roma tomatoes, peeled; 1 quart water or 1 quart vegetable stock; 1/4 cup dry red wine (Burgundy, Merlot, Pinot Grigio or Shiraz are all acceptable); 1 loaf country bread, torn into bite-size pieces

Servings: persons

1
Mash the basil well with 1/2 cup of the oil and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
2
Heat the remaining 1/4 cup oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
3
Cook the garlic, red pepper and oregano just until the garlic begins to sizzle.
4
Crush the tomatoes with your hands over the saucepan, making sure to include all of the juice.
5
Add the water or stock and red wine.
6
Bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
8
Stir in the bread and remove from heat.
9
Serve immediately, drizzling the soup generously with the mashed basil oil.

530

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, packed, 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Panera Country Bread And Tomato Soup With Mashed Basil Oil 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.

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Panera Country Bread And Tomato Soup With Mashed Basil Oil

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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