Ingredients:
- 6 garlic cloves, crushed plus
- 2 leeks , thoroughly washed and sliced
- fresh ground black pepper , to taste
- butter (optional)
- 3 slices day-old sourdough bread, cubed, to form croutons
Directions:
- Heat the oil in a non-stick pot and sauté the garlic, leek and onions for about 30 minutes until golden brown, regularly stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot, turning down the heat after about 10 minutes. (You may need more oil if you are not using a non-stick pot).
- Add the tomatoes, stock, parsley, seasonings and balsamic vinegar. Mix well and bring to the boil. Then simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- While the soup is cooking, heat a little oil, butter and the remaining 6 cloves of garlic in a heavy-bottomed pan (that can go into the oven).
- Add a couple of handfuls of the day-old bread, cubed and toss until well coated. Then cook in the oven until golden.
- Transfer the croutons to a bowl and toss with a good handful of pecorino whilst still hot.
- To serve, ladle the soup into individual bowls and top with the croutons and an extra sprinkling of cheese.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 540.98 Kcal (2265 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 312.47 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 34.72g | 53% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 10.8mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 559.14mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 854.43mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbs | 45.48g | 15% | |
| Sugars | 10.61g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.16g | 25% | |
| Protein | 14.82g | 30% | |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 110mg | 11% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 79.54 Kcal (333 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 45.94 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 5.1g | 53% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 1.59mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 82.21mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 125.62mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbs | 6.69g | 15% | |
| Sugars | 1.56g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.91g | 25% | |
| Protein | 2.18g | 30% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 16.2mg | 11% | |
* 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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