Tuscan Bread Soup Recipe

Name: Tuscan Bread Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 6 ounces country bread, torn into 1-inch pieces (3 cups); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 3 carrots, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces; 2 celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch-thick pieces; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 head napa cabbage, halved lengthwise, cored, and thinly sliced crosswise (6 cups); 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) low-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups water; 1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Servings: persons

6 ounces country bread, torn into 1-inch pieces (3 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
3 carrots, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
2 celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
4 garlic cloves, crushed
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 head napa cabbage, halved lengthwise, cored, and thinly sliced crosswise (6 cups)
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

1
Preheat oven to 300F.
2
Spread bread pieces in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
3
Bake until dry, tossing halfway through, about 15 minutes.
4
Remove from oven.
5
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high.
6
Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; season with salt and pepper.
7
Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, 8 to 10 minutes.
8
Stir in tomato paste; cook, stirring, 1 minute.
9
Add cabbage, chicken broth, the water, and toasted bread.
10
Simmer over medium heat until soup is thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
11
Season with salt and pepper, and stir in parsley.
12
To serve, ladle soup into bowls.

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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: 6 ounces country bread, torn into 1-inch pieces (3 cups), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, 3 carrots, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces, and more.

Yes, Tuscan 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.

Tuscan Bread Soup

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