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Italian Bread Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
2 pounds fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and roughly chopped
3/4 pound day old Italian bread, roughly chopped
2 cups water or chicken stock
1 cup fresh basil leaves
black pepper
grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
Directions:
Directions:
In a soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat and add onion and garlic. Saute until onion is translucent. Add chopped tomatoes and their juices and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and let cook until the tomatoes begin to soften and break down, about 5 minutes.
Add bread and stock and continue to simmer until bread absorbs the juices, the consistency will be like baby food. Stir in the basil and season with freshly ground pepper.
Simmer for 10 more minutes and serve in warmed bowls garnished with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is a very hearty, thick consistency soup - almost a porridge. Fresh basil definitely makes this, and I personally like shaved cheese on top rather than grated. It's a simple recipe, so use quality ingredients!

 

 

 

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