Italian Sub Stoup and Garlic Toast Floaters

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Enough to Go Around

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (194)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(194)

Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, plus 1/4 cup for croutons
3/4 pound, 3 links, hot or sweet Italian sausage, split and meat removed from casing
1/4 pound piece stick pepperoni, diced
1 ham steak, diced (about 1/2 to 3/4 pound)
1 green bell pepper, seeded, quartered and sliced
1 medium yellow onion, peeled, quartered and sliced
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cups chicken stock
1/2 pound gemelli pasta or other short-cut pasta
5 cups cubed crusty bread
3 large cloves garlic, cracked from skin
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, a couple of handfuls
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 bunches arugula, trimmed and coarsely chopped (about 4 cups)

Directions

Place a soup pot or deep sided skillet on the stove top and preheat to medium high heat. Add olive oil, 2 turns of the pan and the sausage. Brown and crumble the sausage, drain off excess fat if necessary then add the ham and pepperoni. Cook meats together 2 minutes then add peppers and onions and cook 2 or 3 minutes more. Add diced tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Add chicken stock and bring stoup to a boil. Stir in pasta and cook for 8 minutes. Make croutons while pasta cooks.

In a large skillet heat about 1/4 cup of olive oil, 4 turns of the pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add bread to garlic oil, toss and toast the cubes 5 or 6 minutes. Season the toasty cubes with red pepper flakes, oregano and lots of grated cheese.

Stir arugula into soup just before you serve it up. Ladle up the stoup and float several toasty garlic bread cubes in each bowl.

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Comments & Reviews

recipe Italian Sub Stoup and Garlic Toast Floaters
Erin Ashburn, VA 10-13-2009
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One of the best soups I've made!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This really does taste like an Italian sub! I used turkey sausage and turkey pepperoni to make it a bit healthier, and used... a can of crushed tomatoes instead of diced -- I'm not a fan of the texture of tomatoes, and this thickened the stoup up to be a bit more stew-ish, which was what I was in the mood for.Read more
recipe Italian Sub Stoup and Garlic Toast Floaters
lisa hollywood, FL 03-12-2009
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COMFORT FOOD REVISITED
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Wonderfully hearty, Make ahead and add the croutons a serve time. My kids LOVED IT. Great for movie night, rainy days,... football games at home. I mean, really, who doesnt like italian sub sandwhiches. Great recipe for a diner. Read more
recipe Italian Sub Stoup and Garlic Toast Floaters
gigi scottsdale, AZ 11-15-2008
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This Is A Keeper!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this stoup several times over the last few years and it gets better every time. My husband says this is one of the... top 2 meals I cook. he loves the blend of Italian flavors. It really does taste just like an Italian sub. Sometime I plan to take the mixture before adding the chicken broth and crafting a really nice pasta sauce out of it too. There are tons of great substitutions and changes you can make to this and it will still be great. Thanks Rachael!Read more
recipe Italian Sub Stoup and Garlic Toast Floaters
Indigo East Boston, MA 08-28-2008
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I want to live in this s(t)oup
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I mean, really. It is beyond delicious. I could eat it everyday and not get tired of it. We make it without the croutons... and melt a bunch of cheese in. Truly fabulous and addictive!Read more
recipe Italian Sub Stoup and Garlic Toast Floaters
Sara Ontario, CA 05-30-2008
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Amazing!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My family loves this recipe! It's our hands down favorite on a cold night. Quick, easy and full of flavor! Give it a try!
recipe Italian Sub Stoup and Garlic Toast Floaters
amy Oklahoma city, OK 03-07-2008
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This Stoup is Stupendous!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I never order any sub except an Italian one, and this is a more than perfect substitute during winter especially. I took a... few shortcuts because the grocery store didn't carry a few things. Instead of sausage links I used a pound of Jimmy Dean Italian sausage, a package of Hormel diced ham, and a plain old package of pepperoni slices which I sliced into quarters. I skipped the garlic toast floaters and just made my own garlic bread. An incredible idea. Simple to prepare, yet bursting with flavor!Read more