Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      pound         plum tomatoes -- diced
   1      28 ounce can  Italian tomatoes -- - undrained and
                        choppe
   1 1/2  pounds        stale Italian bread -- cubed
   5                    garlic cloves
   1      medium        leek -- white part only, -
                        -- washed well, chopp
   1      medium        onion -- finely chopped
   1      pinch         red pepper flakes
   3 1/2  cups          vegetable stock
   8                    basil leaves
     2/3  cup           olive oil
                        salt and pepper -- to taste

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a heavy stockpot and stir well. Cover and simmer 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 1 hour. The mixture should be very thick. Before serving, stir the soup well to break up all the bread pieces. Ladle into individual bowls and sprinkle with a little extra-virgin olive oil and salt and pepper. Serve lukewarm or reheat. "Health" Magazine September, 1993 Posted by Linda Davis