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Tuscan Bread Soup




Source of Recipe


Kelly Avery






List of Ingredients



• 1 loaf stale crusty Tuscan bread, cut into cubes (about 8 Cups)
  
• 4 c. cold water
  
• 2/3 C. olive oil
  
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 2 T. chopped fresh sage
  
• 1/2 C. chopped celery
  
• 1 large onion, chopped
  
• 1 26oz. jar Five Brothers Spicy Pepper Trio Sauce
  
• 5 C. chicken or beef broth, heated
  
• Salt and pepper to taste
  
• Olive oil to taste
  
• Fresh sage for garnish
  






Instructions



1. Place bread in a large bowl; sprinkle with water until bread is evenly moistened. Let bread soak about 10 minutes. Squeeze as dry as possible; separate into pieces and set aside.
   
2. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil; add garlic and sage; saute' lightly about 3-4 minutes. Add celery and onion; cook until vegetables are tender. Add bread; stir to evenly coat bread with oil. Add sauce to bread mixture. Stir in hot broth, season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 1 hour. Stir mixture to break up remaining bread cubes. Reheat over low heat. Serve in rimmed bowls; drizzle with olive oil before serving, if desired. Garnish with fresh sage leaves.
   
3. Serves 6.