Tuscan Tomato Soup

• 1-inch French bread cubes↗2 1⁄2 cups

  ~2½ slices

• olive oil flavored cooking spray
• olive oil↗1 teaspoon
• garlic, crushed↗4 cloves
• no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained↗2 cans

  14 1/2 ounce

• chicken broth, undiluted↗1 can

  14 1/2 ounce

• balsamic vinegar↗1 tablespoon
• dried parsley flakes↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• dried oregano↗1 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• grated parmesan cheese4 -5 teaspoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet and lightly coat bread with spray.

2. 2

   Bake at 400° about 10 minutes until dry and toasted.

3. 3

   Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-low heat.

4. 4

   Add garlic and sauté 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add tomatoes, pepper and bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   Divide croutons among 4 or 5 bowls; ladle soup over croutons and sprinkle with cheese.