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Bread Bowl Soup

A rustic, comforting soup served in a hollowed-out bread bowl, topped with a pat of butter and fresh herbs. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
450
Protein
12g
Bread Bowl Soup
comfortingcozyamericanvegetarianvegetablecreamychunkyweeknight dinner

Ingredients

  • 1 large round bread loaf
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut a circle in the top of the 1 large bread loaf and scoop out the inside, leaving a 1/2 inch thick shell. Tear the removed bread into bite-size pieces.

  2. 2

    Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a pot over medium. Add the 1 sliced onion and cook until soft and golden, about 8 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the 2 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Pour in the 4 cups vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Add the torn bread pieces and cook until they soften and thicken the soup, about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Ladle the soup into the bread bowl and top with the 2 tbsp butter. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • sharp knife
  • large pot
  • ladle

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