TUSCAN BREAD SOUP

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Provided by Robert Farrar Capon

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 3/4-inch-thick slices white peasant bread
6 cups water
8 large kale leaves, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 large carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 large stalks celery, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 large cloves garlic, minced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 19-ounce can cannellini beans, with liquid
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Toast the bread lightly on both sides. Cut each slice into 4 pieces and set aside.
  • Put the water in a stockpot, add the kale, carrots, celery and onion and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the garlic, potatoes and beans (with liquid) and simmer for 20 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Ladle a third of the soup, about 4 cups, into a 5-quart ovenproof casserole. Cover the soup with half of the toast squares in a single layer and drizzle with half of the olive oil. Ladle in half of the remaining soup and add the rest of the toast squares, drizzling them with the remaining olive oil. Add the rest of the soup, pressing down the toast squares to be sure they have been moistened.
  • Cover the casserole and bake for 50 minutes. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 293, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 788 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Adnan Saab
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This soup is amazing. It's so flavorful and comforting. I can't wait to make it again.


JAnne Turner
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors. It's a great way to use up leftover bread.


Vishnu Dhungel
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. This soup is now a staple in my household. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


J M
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. I love the way the bread soaks up the broth. It's the perfect soup for a cozy night in.


Zack Yr
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex. I love the combination of the bread, vegetables, and broth. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


CarolAnn Hernandez
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can use up leftover bread in it. It's also a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Pakistani Lover
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This was my first time making Tuscan bread soup and it was a success! The soup was hearty and flavorful, and the bread soaked up the broth perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Salifa Bawa
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This soup is easy to make and packed with flavor. I love that it uses stale bread, which is a great way to use up leftovers. The soup is also very versatile. I've added different vegetables and even sausage to it, and it always turns out great.


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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The bread soaked up the broth perfectly and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I served it with a side of Parmesan cheese and it was delicious.


Iqbal Hussanik
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This soup is incredibly flavorful and comforting. The combination of bread, vegetables, and broth is perfect. I especially love the addition of kale, which gives the soup a nice bitterness. I will definitely be making this soup again!