Sausage Bread Soup

Name: Sausage Bread Soup
Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 onion, diced; 1 carrot, sliced; 1 celery rib, sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/16 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained, reserve juices (or equivalent fresh); 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped; 4 cups loosely packed day old bread, 1-inch dice (sourdough gives the best flavor); 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can beef broth; 5 ounces low-fat smoked sausage, cubed (or any low fat sausage); fresh grated parmesan cheese; chopped fresh Italian parsley

15 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
1 carrot, sliced
1 celery rib, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/16 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained, reserve juices (or equivalent fresh)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
4 cups loosely packed day old bread, 1-inch dice (sourdough gives the best flavor)
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
5 ounces low-fat smoked sausage, cubed (or any low fat sausage)
fresh grated parmesan cheese
chopped fresh Italian parsley

Directions

1

In a large pot, saute onion in oil over medium-high heat for a few minutes.
2

Add carrots, celery, garlic, and red pepper flakes, and continue to cook another few minutes.
3

Add the drained tomatoes (reserve juices) and cook about 8-10 minutes more, stirring well.
4

Add sugar and basil and cook 3 more minutes, stirring frequently.
5

Add reserved juices from the tomatoes, bread, and broths. Bring to a boil, stirring well.
6

Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring every 10 minutes to prevent soup from sticking to the bottom.
7

Add sausage and cook for an additional 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to prevent sticking.
8

Taste for seasoning; add salt and pepper, if desired. Top with parmesan cheese and parsley, and serve.