TOMATO AND BREAD SOUP

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Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     Soup/Stew     Garlic     Tomato     Kid-Friendly     Basil     Fall     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 cups (1.5 liters); 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

four 3/4-inch- (2-cm-) thick slices peasant bread
1/3 cup (80 ml) olive oil
3 medium cloves garlic,smashed, peeled, and sliced
1 medium onion, very finely chopped
14 large basil leaves, washed well and cut across into narrow strips
1 3/4 pounds (790 g) plum tomatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch (.5-cm) dice
4 cups (1 liter) chicken stock [for a vegetarian soup, use Garlic Broth ]
2 teaspoons coarse salt, or less if using commercial broth
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
good olive oil, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 225°F (107°C; less than #1/2 gas mark; less than #1/4 British regulo). Place the bread directly on the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, just to dry the bread out; do not brown. Break the bread into large pieces.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Stir in the basil and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Cook at a low boil for 13 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in the stock, bread, salt, and pepper. Return to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring and breaking up the bread with the back of a spoon, for 15 minutes. The bread should break down to a mush. Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Serve with a few grinds of fresh pepper, and drizzled with some good olive oil.

Jose Cruz
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Overall, this is a great recipe that I would highly recommend. It's easy to make, affordable, and delicious. What more could you ask for?


Asase Patience Dansowa
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This soup is also a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I always have a few tomatoes that are about to go bad, so this soup is a perfect way to use them up.


lrvine Mdluli
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this soup. It's a great way to get my daily dose of vegetables.


Jaffar Anbas
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love this soup and always ask for seconds.


kura ladey
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I made this soup for my kids and they loved it! They especially liked the way the bread soaked up the tomato broth.


Darkey Patience
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very affordable to make, which is a plus.


TUMI Koboti
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the way the flavors of the tomatoes, bread, and herbs come together.


Dayna King
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I'm not a big fan of tomato soup, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the bread added a nice texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jason Berry
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bread. I always have a loaf of bread that's about to go bad, so this soup is a perfect way to use it up.


Fasiullah Khan
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I made this soup for a party I hosted last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the way the bread soaked up the tomato broth.


Génesis Mendoza
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of tomatoes, bread, and herbs. It's so flavorful and comforting. I will definitely be making this again and again.


LARA Gamingtamil
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out watery and thin. I'm not sure what I did wrong. Maybe I didn't simmer it for long enough?


Rafiullah Ahmadzai
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The soup was bland and lacked flavor. I think it needed more seasoning or maybe some fresh herbs.


KinG„ÉÑAtiF‡πõ k
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This recipe is a keeper! I made it for my family last night and they all loved it. The soup was so flavorful and comforting. I especially liked the addition of the bread, which gave it a nice thick texture.


thulisile molulo
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I've tried many tomato soups, but this one is by far my favorite. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. The bread adds a nice touch of heartiness and the herbs give it a wonderful flavor.


Maite tamang
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This tomato and bread soup was a delightful surprise! I was hesitant at first, but the combination of flavors was amazing. The soup was rich, creamy, and packed with tomato flavor. The bread added a nice texture and the herbs gave it a delicious dept


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