Tomato And Bread Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus additional
• extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
• 1 large celery, stalk, chopped
• 2 (28 ounce) cans plum tomatoes (italian san marzano, drained, seeded and chopped)
• 6 large fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 6 ounces country bread, crusts trimmed, roughly torn (about 6 cups)
• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

Recipe

• 1 heat 1/4 cup oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
• 2 add chopped onion, carrot, and celery. saute until vegetables are very tender, stirring frequently, about 25 minutes.
• 3 add tomatoes, basil, sugar, thyme, and garlic. bring to boil.
• 4 reduce heat to medium cover and simmer 40 minutes, stirring frequently.
• 5 add bread pieces and broth to pot.
• 6 whisk vigorously to break up bread. cook until heated through, about 10 minutes.
• 7 season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 8 divide soup among bowls, drizzle with additional oil and serve.