Bread and Tomato Soup

A rustic Italian-style soup combining crusty bread, ripe tomatoes, and aromatic garlic in a flavorful vegetable broth, finished with fresh basil. This hearty soup transforms day-old bread into a comforting meal.

6 servings
37 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 6 cups day-old white bread
  • 1 can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 4 leaves basil
  • 1 to taste kosher salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    1. Heat the oil in a large, deep saucepan over low heat.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    2. Sauté the garlic until just fragrant, then add the bread, stirring until all the oil is absorbed and the bread is toasted.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    3. Add the tomatoes, stock, basil, and salt.

    2 min

  4. 4.

    4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer until the bread breaks down, about 20 minutes. Remove the garlic and serve.

    20 min

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