Leek, Tomato and Bread Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 medium leeks, finely chopped about 2/3 cup
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups peeled seeded and chopped tomatoes or 2 cups of seeded and chopped canned tomatoes
6 cups homemade chicken broth (or 3 cups of canned chicken broth plus 3 cups of water)
8 oz day old italian whole wheat bread, cut into cubes about 6 cups
1/2 cup of sliced fresh basil

Directions:

In a large pot, cook the leeks in hot oil over medium heat about 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic and crushed red pepper; add tomatoes and broth. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
Add 4 cups of the bread cubes. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Add remaining bread cubes and simmer 5 minutes more. Just before serving, stir in basil and season to taste with salt.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	108.78 Kcal (455 kJ)
Calories from fat	66.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.44g	11%
Sodium	869.52mg	36%
Potassium	395.73mg	8%
Total Carbs	7.11g	2%
Sugars	3g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.26g	5%
Protein	1.34g	3%
Vitamin C	29.3mg	49%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	43.9mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	32.41 Kcal (136 kJ)
Calories from fat	19.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.22g	11%
Sodium	259.07mg	36%
Potassium	117.91mg	8%
Total Carbs	2.12g	2%
Sugars	0.9g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.38g	5%
Protein	0.4g	3%
Vitamin C	8.7mg	49%
Iron	0.2mg	4%
Calcium	13.1mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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