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Panera Country Bread And Tomato Soup With Mashed Basil Oil Recipe

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Ingredients

3 large garlic cloves, peeled & thinly sliced .
1/2 c fresh basil leaves, packed .
2 (28 oz) cans whole canned tomatoes, peeled or 12 roma tomatoes, peeled .
1 loaf country bread, torn into bite-size pieces .
3/4 c extra-virgin olive oil .
1 quart water or vegetable stock .
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste .
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes .
1/4 c dry red wine (Burgundy, Merlot, Pinot Grigio or Shiraz are all acceptable) .
1 tsp dried oregano

Directions

Step #1 Mash the basil well with 1/2 c of the oil & season this with salt & pepper; set aside.
Step #2 Heat the remaining 1/4 c oil In a large-ish saucepan over medium-low heat.
Step #3 Cook the garlic, red pepper & oregano just until the garlic begins to sizzle.
Step #4 Crush the tomatoes with your hands over the saucepan, making sure to include all of the juice.
Step #5 Add the water or stock & red wine.
Step #6 Bring to a boil.
Step #7 Reduce heat & let simmer for 10 to 15 mins.
Step #8 Stir in the bread & remove this from heat.
Step #9 Serve as soon as possible, drizzling the soup generously with the mashed basil oil.
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