Scarpetta Soup

Name: Scarpetta Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 28 oz canned whole peeled tomatoes, crushed; 3 cups vegetable broth; 4 cups crusty Italian bread, cubed; 1/2 cup fresh basil, chiffonade; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 tsp kosher salt

A rich tomato bread soup infused with garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil, perfect for soaking up with crusty bread.

45 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
28 oz canned whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
3 cups vegetable broth
4 cups crusty Italian bread, cubed
1/2 cup fresh basil, chiffonade
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1

Heat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
2

Add 6 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3

Pour in 28 oz crushed canned whole peeled tomatoes, 3 cups vegetable broth, and 1 tsp kosher salt, then bring to a simmer.
4

Stir in 4 cups cubed crusty Italian bread and cook for 10 minutes until the bread absorbs the liquid and thickens the soup.
5

Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup chiffonade fresh basil and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Questions

Can I make Scarpetta Soup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Scarpetta Soup gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 4 cups crusty Italian bread, cubed. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Scarpetta Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Scarpetta Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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