Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      tablespoon    olive oil
   1      small         leek -- white part only,
                        -- chop
   4                    garlic cloves -- minced
   2      cups          tomatoes -- peeled, chopped
     1/3  cup           fresh basil -- chopped
   1 1/2  cups          vegetable/chicken stock
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/2  teaspoon      pepper
   2      cups          day-old Italian bread -- cube
   2      tablespoons   parmesan -- freshly grated

Preparation:

This is a great recipe for leftover, or stale bread 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. 2 servings for $4.40CDN [Oct 94] Source: Canadian Living magazine Oct 94 Presented in article by Daphna Rabinovitch: "Italian Country Cooking" Recipes developed by Canadian Living Test Kitchen