Ingredients
- 8 basil leaves
- 5 garlic (cloves)
- 1 1/2 stale italian bread
- 1 leek
- 1 onion
- 525 gr italian tomatoes
- 850 ml vegetable stock
- 300 gr tomatoes (plum)
- 160 ml olive oil
- 1 gr pepper flakes (red)
Salt & pepper, to taste Combine all ingredients in a heavy stockpot and stir well. Cover and simmer 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 1 hour. The mixture should be very thick. Before serving, stir the soup well to break up all the bread pieces. Ladle into individual bowls and sprinkle with a little extra-virgin olive oil and salt and pepper. Serve lukewarm or reheat. "Health" Magazine September, 1993
