Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      tablespoon    olive oil
   1 1/2  tablespoons   garlic -- pureed
   1      tablespoon    fresh sage -- chopped
   4      cups          chicken stock
   1 1/2  pounds        red ripe tomatoes
   1      pinch         salt
   1      pinch         black pepper
   9      ounces        stale coarse bread -- cut in 1/2" cubes

Preparation:

Heat olive oil in saucepan. Add garlic and sage, sauté‚lightly. Add chicken stock and tomatoes. (If using fresh tomatoes, be sure to peel, seed, and dice before adding.) Bring to a boil, lower heat. Add salt, pepper, and bread. Simmer until thick. Serve hot or chilled.