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		Italian Pomodoro Soup
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		Yield: Makes 6-8 servings
		
		
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	 
	
	
	
	
		
		
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								| 3 | lbs. | tomatoes | 
						
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								| 8-10 | ounces | Italian bread, stale or lightly toasted | 
						
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								| 1/2 | cup | olive oil | 
						
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								| 2 |  | large cloves garlic, chopped | 
						
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								| 2 | teaspoons | chopped fresh sage leaves | 
						
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								| 6 | cups | beef stock | 
						
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								|  |  | Several sprigs of fresh thyme | 
						
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								|  |  | Salt to taste | 
						
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								|  |  | Pepper to taste | 
						
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			Directions:
			Bring large pot of water to boil.  Drop in tomatoes.  Poach 20 seconds.  Drain tomatoes under cold water.  Peel off and discard skins.  Cut tomatoes in half;  squeeze out seeds.  Chop tomatoes;  set aside.  Discard water. 
Cut bread into 1/2-inch thick slices.  Toast in a preheated 400-degree oven for 3-4 minutes.  
Heat olive oil in soup pot over low-moderate heat.  Add garlic and sage;  cook briefly.  Add bread;  cook, stirring gently, 2-3 minutes.  Add tomatoes;  cook 4-5 minutes to soften.  Add stock and thyme.  Bring to a simmer;  cook 30 minutes or until bread has absorbed much liquid.  Remove thyme;  season with salt and pepper.  
		 
	
	
	
	
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	Vancil Foods Recipes
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