italian bread soup

Name: Italian Bread Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2-14.5 ounce(s) cans beef broth, or consome; 2 can(s) water; 3-14.5 ounce(s) cans stewed tomatoes; 12-1" slice(s) 1 day old italian or french bread, cubed or torn into pieces; 1 pound(s) sweet italian sausage (i prefer publix brand, if that is available to you); 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese (use freshly grated, if at all possible); 2 teaspoon(s) mrs. dash italian seasoning, or italian herb blend

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Diana Perry

Martinez, GA

Updated on Jun 2, 2014

The name sounds a bit strange, but no one who has tried it didn't love it, and ask for it again! This is a favorite of friends and family! I've changed things through the years, and I think this version is the "keeper", although some of you may wish to substitute "hot" Italian sausage for the "sweet". This is great for a make-ahead dish and even tastes better the second day. This used to be one our groups favorite campsite dinners, and all you need to go along is a nice salad, or a fruit and cheese course.

Rate

prep time 30 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8 to 10 people

Ingredients

2-14.5 ounces cans beef broth, or consome
2 cans water
3-14.5 ounces cans stewed tomatoes
12-1" slices 1 day old italian or french bread, cubed or torn into pieces
1 pound sweet italian sausage (i prefer publix brand, if that is available to you)
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (use freshly grated, if at all possible)
2 teaspoons mrs. dash italian seasoning, or italian herb blend

How To Make italian bread soup

Step 1

Put broth, water and tomatoes, with their liquid into a 5 qt. pot; Mash tomatoes to make smaller bite size pieces--I use a potato masher for this step.

Step 2

Add bread cubes; cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally til thick.
Step 3

Meanwhile, remove casing from sausage; brown well; remove from pan and drain on paper towels to reduce extra fat.
Step 4

Saute onions until golden in the pan drippings; remove with slotted spoon to avoid adding extra fat to the soup.
Step 5

Add mean, onions, seasonings and Parmesan to the simmering broth. Cook about 5 minutes longer, or until it starts to come to a boil.
Step 6

Garnish each bowl with additional Parmesan.
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