Tomato Bread Soup

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Servings: 2 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A comforting, rustic Italian soup featuring ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and hearty day-old bread.
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This rustic Italian tomato bread soup is a celebration of simple, fresh ingredients coming together to create something truly comforting. The base is built on sautéed leeks and garlic, infusing the broth with a deep, aromatic sweetness. Ripe peeled tomatoes and fragrant fresh basil provide the vibrant, acidic backbone of the dish, while day-old Italian bread adds a wonderful heartiness and texture. It’s the perfect cozy meal for a chilly evening, offering a warm hug in a bowl. The soup is naturally vegan-friendly if you omit the traditional Parmesan garnish, making it accessible for many diets. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, this dish transforms pantry staples into a gourmet experience that feels both homemade and elegant.

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Tomato Bread Soup

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2 Calories: 96.8

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This rustic Italian tomato bread soup is a celebration of simple, fresh ingredients coming together to create something truly comforting. The base is built on saut&# 195;©ed leeks and garlic, infusing the broth with a deep, aromatic sweetness. Ripe peeled tomatoes and fragrant fresh basil provide the vibrant, acidic backbone of the dish, while day-old Italian bread adds a wonderful heartiness and texture. It’s the perfect cozy meal for a chilly evening, offering a warm hug in a bowl. The soup is naturally vegan-friendly if you omit the traditional Parmesan garnish, making it accessible for many diets. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, this dish transforms pantry staples into a gourmet experience that feels both homemade and elegant.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped leek and minced garlic to the pan.
  3. Cook leek and garlic, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until soft.
  4. Stir in chopped tomatoes and fresh basil; bring mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and boil gently for 5 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  6. Add 1 cup of stock, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  7. Remove from heat; stir in cubed Italian bread.
  8. If necessary, warm remaining stock and add enough to reach desired consistency.
  9. Serve immediately sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 96.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.5g12%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 20.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 7.0g3%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
Sugars 2.5g
Protein 0.8g2%

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

Note

For a vegan version, omit the Parmesan cheese or substitute with nutritional yeast.

Use day-old bread to prevent it from becoming too mushy when added to the hot soup.

Vegetable stock keeps the dish vegan; chicken stock adds a richer, savory depth if dietary restrictions allow.

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The soup may thicken as the bread absorbs more liquid; add a splash of water or stock when reheating.

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