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Bread: Tomato Bread Soup

Source of Recipe

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Recipe Introduction

" This is a great recipe for leftover, or stale bread"

List of Ingredients

1 tb Olive oil
1 sm Leek, white part only, chop
4 Garlic cloves, minced
2 c Tomatoes, peeled, chopped
1/3 c Fresh basil, chopped
1 1/2 c Vegetable/chicken stock
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Pepper
2 c Day-old Italian bread, cube
2 tb Parmesan, freshly grated


Recipe

In heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook leek and garlic, stirring, for 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in tomatoes and basil; bring to boil. boil gently for 5-10 minutes or until slightly thickened.

Add 1 cup of the stock, salt and pepper; bring to boil, stirring. Remove from heat; stir in bread. If necessary, warm remaining stock and add enough to reach desired consistency. Serve in warmed soup bowls; sprinkle with Parmesan. Serves 2