Recipes

Panera Bread® of Iowa

http://www.paneraiowa.com/

TCB (Tomato, Cheese & Bread) Soup

Ingredients

• 8 ounces crusty Panera Bread sourdough croutons
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 9 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 large onions, finely chopped
• 8 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
• 2 28-ounce cans peeled plum tomatoes, drained, crushed
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Asiago cheese (may substitute more Parmesan)
• Parmesan Reggiano rind (optional)
• 1/4 thinly torn fresh basil (for garnish)
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shavings

Directions
Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions and saute until very tender, about 25 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute. Add chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, cheeses and cheese rind. Simmer soup uncovered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper. For smoother texture, puree in blender or food processor before serving.

Ladle soup into Panera Bread sourdough bread bowls. Add croutons, torn basil, and Parmesan cheese shavings just before serving.

makes six servings