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Cucina Rustica: Tomato Bread Soup

Course : Italian
Serves: 2

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Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small leek -- white part only, chop

4 cloves garlic -- 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

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small leek -- white part only, chop

4 cloves garlic -- 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 / Directions:

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

Cucina Rustica: Tomato Bread Soup

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