Italian Tomato and Bread Soup

Nguyên liệu

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed or thinly sliced
• one 28-ounce can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1/4 cup packed fresh basil, chopped or torn
• 2-3 cups dry bread, torn or cut into cubes (see notes)

Cách làm

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic; sauté for 1 minute.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, crush tomatoes by hand. Add them into the pot. Add salt and pepper. Partially cover and simmer over medium heat for about ten minutes.

3. 3

   Add the broth and basil; bring back to a simmer for another ten minutes.

4. 4

   Add the bread cubes; simmer for another ten minutes until the bread is soft. You can use a potato masher to further break down the bread to your desired texture.

5. 5

   Serve with Parmesan cheese, extra olive oil, and more fresh basil! Simplicity and top notch ingredients… it’s just stunning.