Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
This is a delicious tomato basil soup recipe that’s authentic to Italy and very healthy too!
Ingredients:
- 5 1/2 slices Italian bread, preferably a little stale, crust removed
- 2 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and juice reserved
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375F/190C only if you are using fresh bread. Bake the bread until it is light golden brown on a baking sheet. If the bread isn’t fresh, just set it aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for about 6 minutes or until golden.
- Add tomatoes and juices to the pot, bringing to a boil and stirring occasionally.
- Add bread and stock and return to boil.
- Season with salt and pepper and let simmer.
- Cook uncovered for about 40 minutes. After 30 minutes, add the basil leaves.
- Serve with extra virgin olive oil drizzled over.
ENJOY!
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