Rustic Leek, Tomato, and Bread Soup
A hearty and flavorful soup featuring the delightful combination of leeks, tomatoes, and bread cubes, perfect for a comforting meal on a chilly day.
Ingredients
| 2 | finely chopped |
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| 3 | tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| 3 | minced |
| 1.8 | teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
| 2 | peeled, seeded, and chopped |
| 6 | homemade chicken broth |
| 8 | cut into cubes |
| 1⁄2 | cup sliced |
Instructions
| 1. | In a large pot, sauté the finely chopped leeks in extra virgin olive oil over medium heat for about 4 minutes until tender. Add minced garlic and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes. Stir in the fresh tomatoes and fragrant chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. |
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| 2. | Gently incorporate 4 cups of the day-old Italian whole wheat bread cubes into the soup. Allow it to simmer uncovered for another 15 minutes. Add the remaining bread cubes and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Just before serving, gently fold in the sliced fresh basil and season the soup to perfection with a touch of salt. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 263.4 kcal |
| Protein | 15.9 g |
| Fat | 11.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 26.7 g |
| Fiber | 4.1 g |
| Sugar | 5.8 g |
Published on Jul 21, 2024 by Luminița