Tuscan Tomato Bread Soup with Steamed Mussels
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped fine
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped fine
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil plus 2 tablespoons thin-sliced basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (from one 28-ounce can)
- 1 1/4 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes (about 4), cut into small dice
- 1 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
- 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
- Pinch sugar
- 1 3/4-pound country loaf, crust removed, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 7 cups)
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
- 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
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