Active Time

　　10 minutes Total time

　　Total Time

　　30 minutes

　　

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

　　1 cup olive oil

　　3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed

　　6 cups day-old white bread, without crusts, torn into small pieces

　　1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, pureed with their juice

　　4 cups vegetable stock (or water)

　　3 to 4 basil leaves, torn into small pieces

　　Kosher salt to taste

　　

Step 1

1. Heat the oil in a large, deep saucepan over low heat.

　　

Step 2

2. Sauté the garlic until just fragrant, then add the bread, stirring until all the oil is absorbed and the bread is toasted.

　　

Step 3

3. Add the tomatoes, stock, basil, and salt.

　　

Step 4

4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer until the bread breaks down, about 20 minutes. Remove the garlic and serve.