Rach's Comforting Tuscan Tomato Soup + White Beans Supper
"Rachael shares her Tuscan comfort food supper: pappa al pomodoro + sausage and white beans with sage; both dishes are budget-friendly and make ahead!..."
INGREDIENTS
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About 3 cups (4 ounces) torn crusty stale bread
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bite-sized pieces
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3 tablespoons EVOO
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plus to pass at table for topping
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4 cloves garlic
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chopped or grated
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One 28-ounce can whole Italian tomatoes
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2 cups passata or tomato sauce
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Salt and pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes
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1 quart chicken or vegetable stock
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A generous handful of basil leaves
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torn
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plus a few small leaves for garnish
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Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
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freshly grated
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to serve
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3 tablespoons EVOO
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1 bulb fennel
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cored and chopped
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1 onion
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chopped
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Salt and pepper
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4 cloves garlic
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sliced
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1 pound sweet Italian sausage with fennel
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cut from casings
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½ cup white wine
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2 small cans white beans (cannellini)
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drained
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12 leaves sage
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stacked and thinly sliced
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plus some for garnish
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1 cup beef or chicken bone stock or brodo or broth
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