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GRAMMERCY TAVERN'S TOMATO-GARLIC BREAD SOUP

Course : Soups
Serves: 6 - 8

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Ingredients:

---CROUTONS

3 cloves garlic -- minced

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 pound stale peasant bread -- cut into 1-2 inch cubes

1 teaspoon salt and pepper

---SOUP

2 Tablespoons olive oil

3 medium Onions -- small dice

6 cloves garlic -- minced

2 large cans peeled plum tomatoes -- squeezed and drained

2 quarts chicken stock

1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese grated

1/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup julienne of basil for garnish

1/4 cup shaved Parmesan for garnish

Preparation / Directions:

CROUTONS In a large mixing bowl toss all ingredients. Spread on a sheet pan and bake at 350 degrees until golden, about 10 minutes. SOUP Heat oil in a heavy soup pot over medium heat. "Sweat" the onions until tender (no color) for 20-30 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, chicken stock, Parmesan, sugar, salt and pepper. Simmer gently for 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Check seasonings. TO SERVE Before serving, add croutons and cook for 1 minute. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with basil and shaved Parmesan.

GRAMMERCY TAVERN'S TOMATO-GARLIC BREAD SOUP

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