Leek, Tomato and Bread Soup
"This is a wonderful dish from Tuscany."
- Ready In:
- 1hr 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 2 medium leeks, finely chopped about 2/3 cup
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1⁄8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups peeled seeded and chopped tomatoes or 2 cups of seeded and chopped canned tomatoes
- 6 cups homemade chicken broth (or 3 cups of canned chicken broth plus 3 cups of water)
- 8 ounces day old italian whole wheat bread, cut into cubes about 6 cups
- 1⁄2 cup of sliced fresh basil
directions
- In a large pot, cook the leeks in hot oil over medium heat about 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic and crushed red pepper; add tomatoes and broth. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Add 4 cups of the bread cubes. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Add remaining bread cubes and simmer 5 minutes more. Just before serving, stir in basil and season to taste with salt.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
southern chef in lo
white springs, FL
I have 6 children 4 boys and 2 girl,ilove to cook and try lots of different foods,my real name is Britt and i live in louisiana i like to collect recipes,cookbooks,dolls,and angels,i just started having a intrest in teacups and teapots,i also like amish rag dolls.
