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Bread and Tomato Soup

By Victoria Granof

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Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
6 cups day-old white bread, without crusts, torn into small pieces
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, pureed with their juice
4 cups vegetable stock (or water)
3 to 4 basil leaves, torn into small pieces
Kosher salt to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

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

    Step 2

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

    Step 3

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

    Step 4

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

TagsSoupSoup/StewCanned TomatoTomatoVegetableStarterDinnerNut FreeDairy FreeVeganVegetarianEasyQuick30 Minutes or Less5 Ingredients or FewerWeeknight MealsSimmerCookie Magazine

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