Bread and Tomato SoupYunhee Kim
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
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Preparation
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.