Tuscan Tomato Bread Soup With Steamed Mussels

Name: Tuscan Tomato Bread Soup With Steamed Mussels
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 88.74 ml olive oil; 1 onion, chopped fine; 1 red bell pepper, chopped fine; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 59.14 ml fresh basil, chopped; 29.58 ml thin sliced basil leaves; 2.46 ml dried oregano; 473.18 ml canned crushed tomatoes, in a thick puree (from one 28-ounce can); 566.99 g vine ripened tomatoes, cut small dice (about 4); 236.59 ml low sodium chicken broth; 11.09 ml salt; 0.25 ml sugar; 793.78 g country-style bread, crust removed, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 7 cups); 1.23 ml black pepper; 907.18 g mussels, scrubbed and debearded; 59.14 ml dry white wine

Submitted by Stephanie Z.

"Food & Wine's One Dish Meals: "There are many versions of bread soup; this one, based on traditional peasant fare, is as thick as bread pudding. The soup is delicious on its own, but we think the steamed mussels with their broth make a wonderful addition." Wine Recommendation: "With such a regional dish, the wine almost to come from Tuscany too. Try a Rosso di Montalcine, Brunello's lighter, less costly cousin.""

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 16
Serves:: 4

ingredients

88.74 ml olive oil
1 onion, chopped fine
1 red bell pepper, chopped fine
6 garlic cloves, minced
59.14 ml fresh basil, chopped
29.58 ml thin sliced basil leaves
2.46 ml dried oregano
473.18 ml canned crushed tomatoes, in a thick puree (from one 28-ounce can)
566.99 g vine ripened tomatoes, cut small dice (about 4)
236.59 ml low sodium chicken broth
11.09 ml salt
0.25 ml sugar
793.78 g country-style bread, crust removed, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 7 cups)
1.23 ml black pepper
907.18 g mussels, scrubbed and debearded
59.14 ml dry white wine

directions

In a large saucepan, heat 4 tablespoons of the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, chopped basil and oregano. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is golden, about 10 minutes.
Add the canned and fresh tomatoes, the broth, salt and sugar; bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, until thick, about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the oven to 350°F Put the bread on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until crisp, about 25 minutes. Remove.
Add the bread and pepper to the sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring gently, until the bread absorbs all the liquid, about 5 minutes.
Discard any mussels that have broken shells or that don't clamp shut when tapped.
Put the wine, mussels, and 1 tablespoon of of the oil in a large stainless steel saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
Cook, shaking the pit occasionally, just until the mussels open, about 3 minutes. Discard any mussels that do not open.
Mound the bread soup in shallow bowls and surround with the mussels and broth, leaving any grit in the pan. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with the sliced basil.