Recipe: Tomato Bread Soup

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From: Nancy,.SanFran

Cucina Rustica: Tomato Bread Soup
Serving Size : 2

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small leek -- white part only,
-- chop
4 garlic cloves -- 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

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.

Source: Canadian Living magazine Oct 94 Presented in article by Daphna Rabinovitch: "Italian Country Cooking" Recipes developed by Canadian Living Test Recipe