Tomato Bread Soup Recipe

Name: Tomato Bread Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Tablespoons Butter; 1 whole Yellow Onion; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 pounds Fresh Tomatoes (If You Don't Have Fresh, Use Crushed Or Whole Canned Tomatoes); 4 cups Chicken Or Vegetable Broth; 1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano; 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes; 1 cup Basil Leaves, Loosely Packed; 4 cups Rustic Bread, Torn Into Pieces (Stale Is Just Fine!); Kosher Salt To Taste; Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese For Garnish

Servings: persons

4 Tablespoons Butter
1 whole Yellow Onion
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 pounds Fresh Tomatoes (If You Don't Have Fresh, Use Crushed Or Whole Canned Tomatoes)
4 cups Chicken Or Vegetable Broth
1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes
1 cup Basil Leaves, Loosely Packed
4 cups Rustic Bread, Torn Into Pieces (Stale Is Just Fine!)
Kosher Salt To Taste
Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese For Garnish

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1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat and add the onions and a sprinkle of salt.
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2. Let the onions sweat until soft and tender, about 5 minutes.
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3. Add the garlic and cook until soft.
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4. Add the tomatoes and stir everything together. Cover with the broth and add the oregano and red pepper flakes.
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5. Turn the heat to low and put a lid on the pot. Simmer the soup for about 20-30 minutes or until the tomatoes (if fresh) are bursting from their skins.
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6. I use an immersion blender and puree until the soup is not completely smooth, but the tomatoes are all broken up.
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7. Then I add the fresh basil leaves and puree those in a little bit (just so there are no full-sized leaves.)
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8. Next, add the bread to the pot, and stir the bread all around.
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9. Put the lid back on the pot and let simmer over lowest heat another 10 minutes. Then I just used a wooden spoon to break up the bread a little bit into the soup.
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10. Season with kosher salt if you need it and serve hot with some grated parmesan cheese on top.

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Tablespoons Butter, 1 whole Yellow Onion, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, 2 pounds Fresh Tomatoes (If You Don't Have Fresh, Use Crushed Or Whole Canned Tomatoes), and more.

Yes, Tomato 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tomato Bread Soup

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