Tuscan Tomato Bread Soup

A quick & simple soup. It can be served hot or cold, chunky or smooth.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 3 quarts

Ingredients

• 1  cup  stale bread, torn to less than 1-inch cubes
• 2  cups chicken broth
• 2  tablespoons onions, minced, dried or 1⁄2 fresh onion
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder (4 cloves minced)
• 2  quarts canned tomatoes
• 2  tablespoons dried basil
• 1  tablespoon dried parsley
• 1  tablespoon dried oregano
• 1  tablespoon  balsamic vinegar
•  parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Re-hydrate onion (if using dried).
2. Place bread into bowl & mix with Chicken Broth.
3. Saute onion in ~1 tablespoon Olive Oil until just starting to brown.
4. Mix in Garlic Powder & allow to cook for 1 minute more.
5. Add tomatoes (and their liquid), Basil, Parsley, & Oregano.
6. Add Balsamic Vinegar.
7. Add Bread & Chicken Broth.
8. Cook on medium low heat for ~10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Serve topped with Parmesan Cheese.
10. Puree in blender for smooth soup.