Ingredients:
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups prepared tomatoes (see step 1)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 4 cups stale Italian bread, crust removed and cut into cubes
- Kosher salt & ground black pepper
- Good extra virgin olive oil and ground black pepper for serving
Directions:
1. To prepare the tomatoes, plunge the tomatoes in boiling water for a minute or less. Drain them and, as soon as they are cool enough to handle, skin them, and cut them into coarse pieces.
2. In a large pot saute the onions in the oil over medium heat until they are translucent.
3. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
4. Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the soup to a simmer and cook 20 minutes to thicken the tomatoes.
6. Add the broth and mix well, then cook another 10 minutes.
7. Add the bread cubes and basil, and then season with salt and pepper. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
8. Take a whisk and break up the bread to thicken the soup.
9. Serve the soup in individual bowls topped with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a sprinkling of cracked black pepper.
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