ITALIAN COUNTRY BREAD SOUP

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This is a great tasting soup and is really good anytime of the year but is very well suiter to winter. I always add 1/2 a can of Romano beans that I have microwaved (in their juice) long enough to make sure that they are tender. Yummm

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces focaccia bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (4 cups)
2 1/2 cups chopped zucchini, and or 2 1/2 cups summer squash
3/4 cup chopped green sweet pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth or 3 1/2 cups chicken basic soup stock
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic, undrained
finely shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Spread bread cubes in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly toasted.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan cook zucchini or yellow squash, sweet pepper, and onion in hot oil for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in stock or broth and undrained tomatoes.
  • Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until vegetables are just tender.
  • Ladle soup into bowls.
  • Top each serving with toasted bread cubes and, if desired, Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.9, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 451.4, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 3.7

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