Tomato and Bread Soup
Quentin Bacon
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, peeled and diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups chopped seeded peeled tomato (canned is fine; include the juices)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2-3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4 thick slices whole-grain bread
- 1 large garlic clove, halved or crushed
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Preparation
1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large, deep pot over medium heat. Add tomato paste; cook 1 minute. Add onion, carrot, salt, and pepper; cook until onion softens (3-5 minutes), stirring often.
2. Add tomato and thyme; cook until tomato breaks up (10-15 minutes), stirring occasionally. Add broth and sugar; stir. Cook until hot; simmer 5 minutes.
3. Preheat broiler to medium-high heat. Place rack 4 inches from heat.
4. Brush both sides of bread lightly with remaining oil; broil until golden (5 minutes). Rub sides of bread with garlic; break into pieces. Divide among bowls.
5. Add more stock to soup if too thick; cook until hot. Pour over bread; sprinkle with Parmesan. Top with thyme, if desired.
- Yield: Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups soup, 1 slice bread)
Prep: 5 minutes; Cook: 20 minutes; Total time: 25 minutes.
Nutritional Information
| Calories per serving: | 236 |
|---|---|
| Fat per serving: | 12g |
| Saturated fat per serving: | 2g |
| Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 7g |
| Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 2g |
| Protein per serving: | 10g |
| Carbohydrates per serving: | 26g |
| Fiber per serving: | 5g |
| Cholesterol per serving: | 2mg |
| Iron per serving: | 2mg |
| Sodium per serving: | 424mg |
| Calcium per serving: | 92mg |
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