• Serves:

  4-6

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
• 3 ripe tomatoes, seeded and roughly chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 4 slices country-style bread, cubed and toasted
• 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 4 cups (1 L) beef stock
• 1 tsp (5 ml) red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, celery and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
4. Mix in the beef stock and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
6. Remove from heat and let sit for 15 minutes.
7. Add bread to the soup and place over low heat for 15 minutes.
8. Serve hot, and garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.