Tomato and Bread Soup Recipe

Name: Tomato and Bread Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: four 3/4-inch- (2-cm-) thick slices peasant bread; 1/3 cup (80 ml) olive oil; 3 medium cloves garlic,smashed, peeled, and sliced; 1 medium onion, very finely chopped; 14 large basil leaves, washed well and cut across into narrow strips; 1 3/4 pounds (790 g) plum tomatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch (.5-cm) dice; 4 cups (1 liter) chicken stock [for a vegetarian soup, use Garlic Broth ]; 2 teaspoons coarse salt, or less if using commercial broth; freshly ground black pepper, to taste; good olive oil, for serving

Servings: persons

four 3/4-inch- (2-cm-) thick slices peasant bread
1/3 cup (80 ml) olive oil
3 medium cloves garlic,smashed, peeled, and sliced
1 medium onion, very finely chopped
14 large basil leaves, washed well and cut across into narrow strips
1 3/4 pounds (790 g) plum tomatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch (.5-cm) dice
4 cups (1 liter) chicken stock [for a vegetarian soup, use Garlic Broth ]
2 teaspoons coarse salt, or less if using commercial broth
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
good olive oil, for serving

1
Heat the oven to 225F (107C; less than #1/2 gas mark; less than #1/4 British regulo).
2
Place the bread directly on the middle rack of the oven.
3
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, just to dry the bread out; do not brown.
4
Break the bread into large pieces.
5
In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
6
Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
7
Stir in the basil and cook for 1 minute.
8
Stir in the tomatoes and bring to a boil.
9
Cook at a low boil for 13 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
10
Stir in the stock, bread, salt, and pepper.
11
Return to a boil.
12
Lower the heat and simmer, stirring and breaking up the bread with the back of a spoon, for 15 minutes.
13
The bread should break down to a mush.
14
Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.
15
Serve with a few grinds of fresh pepper, and drizzled with some good olive oil.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: four 3/4-inch- (2-cm-) thick slices peasant bread, 1/3 cup (80 ml) olive oil, 3 medium cloves garlic,smashed, peeled, and sliced, 1 medium onion, very finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Tomato and 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.

Tomato and Bread Soup

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