Tuscan Bread Soup (Italian) Recipe

Name: Tuscan Bread Soup (Italian)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices bread, italian day-old, crusty, 1 1/2 inches thick; 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin; 1 large onions peeled and chopped; 4 cloves garlic minced; 4 cups chicken broth low-salt; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream to add richness, half/half works too; 1/2 teaspoon thyme or 3/4 tsp fresh; 1 x salt to taste; 1 x black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated or more to taste

Servings: persons

3 slices bread, italian day-old, crusty, 1 1/2 inches thick
3 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
1 large onions peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
4 cups chicken broth low-salt
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream to add richness, half/half works too
1/2 teaspoon thyme or 3/4 tsp fresh
1 x salt to taste
1 x black pepper to taste
1/4 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated or more to taste

1
Preheat oven to 450F (230C).
2
Brush thick bread slices with 1 tablespoon of the extra-virgin olive oil, place on a baking sheet and bake until crispy and golden brown, about 8 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in a large pot until hot (it starts to shimmer).
4
Add the onion, cook, stirring occasionally until beginning to brown.
5
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
6
Add the chicken stock, thyme and cream.
7
Reduce heat and simmer until the onions are softened, about 8 minutes.
8
Taste, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
9
Cut the toasted bread into 1 1/2 inch chunks and place in soup bowls.
10
Ladle soup over the bread and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
11
Drizzle with remaining olive oil.

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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: 3 slices bread, italian day-old, crusty, 1 1/2 inches thick, 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin, 1 large onions peeled and chopped, 4 cloves garlic minced, and more.

Yes, Tuscan Bread Soup (Italian) 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 (Italian)

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