Pat's Tomato Bread Soup

Warm, rustic, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, Pat's Tomato Bread Soup is the ultimate comfort food with a twist. This hearty Tuscan-inspired recipe transforms simple pantry staples like ripe tomatoes, vegetable stock, and stale crusty bread into a velvety soup that’s both satisfying and sustainable. The aromatic blend of sautéed onions, garlic, and fresh basil enhances the natural sweetness of the tomatoes, while the bread thickens the soup, creating a soul-soothing texture. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or as a make-ahead meal, this one-pot wonder comes together in just 50 minutes. Personalize it with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan for an extra layer of savory depth. Rich in flavor and easy to prepare, this tomato bread soup will become your new favorite way to elevate humble ingredients into a truly memorable dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 2 pounds, diced ripe tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 4 cups, torn into bite-sized pieces stale crusty bread
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 10 leaves, chopped fresh basil leaves
• 0.25 cup, grated (optional) Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 6-8 minutes, or until it becomes translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced tomatoes to the pot and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and release their juices.

Step 5

Pour the vegetable stock into the pot and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 6

Add the torn bread pieces, stirring to combine. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, as the bread absorbs the liquid and the soup thickens.

Step 7

Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the chopped basil leaves.

Step 9

Blend the soup slightly with an immersion blender if you prefer a smoother consistency, or leave it chunky for a more rustic texture.

Step 10

Serve the soup hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3036.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3554.3

Total Fat 78.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g
Cholesterol 22.2mg	0%
Sodium 9383.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 589.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.6g	0%
Total Sugars 63.0g
Protein 111.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 890.7mg	0%
Iron 31.3mg	0%
Potassium 4899.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.1%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 67.2%