Ingredients
- 1 pound vine-ripened tomatoes, quartered and seeded
- 3 tablespoons garlic-infused extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup finely sliced fresh basil leaves, plus more leaves for garnish
- 1(28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (recommended: San Marzano)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 loaf sourdough baguette (day-old) or 1/4 loaf country bread, torn into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Put the tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet, toss with 2 tablespoons of the garlic oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Roast until the tomatoes are softened and the edges are beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the garlic oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the basil and stir for about 30 seconds. Add the canned tomatoes with their juice and the water; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the bread and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir the oven-roasted tomatoes and any cooking juices into the saucepan and simmer for another 3 minutes. Taste for seasoning, adjusting if necessary, and ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with a drizzle of garlic olive oil and basil leaves.
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By BubbaGumpShrimp
Amsterdan, Holland
on November 10, 2011
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Superb..I just added more garlic!!! Awesome recipie
By LSKarhan
Centerville, OH
on September 19, 2011
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Made this yesterday for lunch and served with grilled cheese sammies which was simply delicious!! I am always amazed that 5 ingredients can be so tasty!! I used whole wheat bread instead of sourdough, other than that I made it exactly as she states and it was not at all acidic. The basil really makes it I think. Great recipe and one I will repeat!
By Vrowe
on August 16, 2011
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The soup was yummy!! I only added a little minced garlic and some Parmesan cheese. Also a little chopped green onion on top when serving. I'm not a tomato fan and I loved it!! I used Roma tomatoes and it was full of flavor. I have no idea what all the acidity comments are about. Maybe they are super sensitive. It's yummy and easy, be sure and try it!!
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