FREE RECIPE PREVIEW

Ingredients — preview

• 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin, plus more for drizzling
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 each bay leaf

Preparation — preview

1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Add onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf.
3. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Add the Tomatoes and Sugar, Simmer
5. Stir in tomatoes and their juice.
6. Using an immersion blender, blend until no pieces bigger than 2 inches remain.
7. Stir in sugar and bread; bring soup to boil.
8. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until bread is completely saturated and starts to break down, about 5 minutes.