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      Title: Cucina rustica: tomato bread soup
 Categories: Soups, Vegetables, Italian
      Yield: 2 servings
 
      1 tb Olive oil
      1 sm Leek, white part only, chop
      4    Garlic cloves, minced
      2 c  Tomatoes, peeled, chopped
    1/3 c  Fresh basil, chopped
  1 1/2 c  Vegetable/chicken stock
    1/2 ts Salt
    1/2 ts Pepper
      2 c  Day-old Italian bread, cube
      2 tb Parmesan, freshly grated
 
  This is a great recipe for leftover, or stale bread
  
  In heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook leek and garlic,
  stirring, for 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in tomatoes and basil;
  bring to boil. boil gently for 5-10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  
  Add 1 cup of the stock, salt and pepper; bring to boil, stirring. Remove
  from heat; stir in bread. If necessary, warm remaining stock and add enough
  to reach desired consistency. Serve in warmed soup bowls; sprinkle with
  Parmesan.
  
  Per serving: about 245 calories, 8 g protein, 10 g fat, 33 g carbohydrate
  Good source iron.
  
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... Sincerely yours Gigi
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