Tomato and Bread Soup

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This lovely soup is both filling and comforting. It is a great way to use up that stale loaf of French bread. Feel free to add more fresh herbs to your liking. I also just eyeball the amount of cheese I use. I tend to use a mixture of Parmesan with Romano or Pecorino cheeses.

Submitted by TRACI8878
Published on June 4, 2016
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

  • 4 cups stale white bread, cut into cubes

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 (12 ounce) cans diced tomatoes

  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Directions

  1. Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Stir the pepper flakes into the oil and add the bread cubes. Cook the bread cubes until lightly brown. Remove bread cubes to paper towels, reserving the oil in the stockpot.

  2. Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into the stockpot. Cook the garlic and onion in the oil until the onion has softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, basil and drained bread cubes; cook about 10 minutes. Add the broth, parsley, and Parmesan cheese to the tomato mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 to 30 minutes. Garnish with basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

172 Calories
12g Fat
13g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 172
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 292mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 9mg 9%
Calcium 90mg 7%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 158mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.