Italian Tomato and Bread Soup

• extra virgin olive oil↗3 tablespoon
• cloves garlic, smashed or thinly sliced↗3
• one 28-ounce can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes28
• kosher salt↗1 teaspoon
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• vegetable or chicken broth4 cup
• packed fresh basil, chopped or torn↗0.25 cup
• dry bread, torn or cut into cubes (see notes)2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic; sauté for 1 minute.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, crush tomatoes by hand. Add them into the pot. Add salt and pepper. Partially cover and simmer over medium heat for about ten minutes.

3. 3

   Add the broth and basil; bring back to a simmer for another ten minutes.

4. 4

   Add the bread cubes; simmer for another ten minutes until the bread is soft. You can use a potato masher to further break down the bread to your desired texture.

5. 5

   Serve with Parmesan cheese, extra olive oil, and more fresh basil! Simplicity and top notch ingredients… it’s just stunning.