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Garlic Bread Soup

3.88 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Crouton Ingredients:
  • 1/2 loaf Italian Bread (cut in small cubes)
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablepoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Soup Ingredients:
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 large can of whole tomatoes and liquid
  • 3 cups chicken broth (or veggie broth)
  • 10 leaves fresh basil (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 rind Parmesan (optional)

Method
 

Crouton Instructions:
  1. First heat a pot (medium high) with oil, butter, oregano, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Stir for 30 seconds
  2. Next, add the bread and mix until crispy. This takes approximately 1 minute. 
  3. Finally take out and set aside. 
Soup Instructions:
  1. First, using the same pot add olive oil, onions, salt and pepper on medium heat.
  2. Next, add oregano, red pepper flakes, and garlic and stir for one minute. 
  3. Now add can of tomatoes and smash with potato masher (or big spoon). Then add the chicken broth, rosemary, and Parmesan rind. 
  4. Next cook 20 minutes uncovered. 
  5. Finally top with extra basil, Parmesan cheese and drizzle of olive oil and enjoy!