Tuscan Tomato Bread Soup with Steamed Mussels

Ingredients

  1. 6 tablespoons olive oil
  2. 1 onion, chopped fine
  3. 1 red bell pepper, chopped fine
  4. 6 cloves garlic, minced
  5. 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil plus 2 tablespoons thin-sliced basil leaves
  6. 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  7. 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (from one 28-ounce can)
  8. 1 1/4 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes (about 4), cut into small dice
  9. 1 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
  10. 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
  11. Pinch sugar
  12. 1 3/4-pound country loaf, crust removed, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 7 cups)
  13. 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
  14. 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
  15. 1/4 cup dry white wine

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