Ingredients
The following ingredients have 6 Servings
- 2 TBSP olive oil
- 2 cups yellow onions (chopped {2 onions})
- 2 cups carrots (diced {5-6 carrots})
- 2 cups celery (diced {6-8 stalks celery})
- 1 tsp fennel seed
- 4 cloves garlic (minced {about 4-6 cloves})
- 2 cups ciabatta (diced, crusts removed)
- 2 28 ounce cans whole tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 cup chopped fresh basil
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (2 oz., optional)
- 3 cups ciabatta bread (diced {with crust})
- 2 slices center-cut bacon (omit for vegetarian, chopped)
- 24 whole fresh basil leaves
- 1 TBSP olive oil
