1.Peal the shallots and cut in julienne slices. |

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2. Peel the garlic cloves. |
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Clean the thyme and mince it. |
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| 4. Wash the tomatoes, remove the core. |
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Bring water to boil and cook the tomatoes for 30 – 40 seconds. |
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Remove and cool them in cold water with ice. |
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Peal the tomatoes and dice. |
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Brown the shallots and the garlic in olive oil. |
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When golden, add the minced thyme. |
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Cook for a few seconds and add the diced tomatoes. |
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Salt. |
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Cook for about 10’ until the tomatoes become soft. |
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Cut the bread in small cubes. |
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Add the bread to the tomatoes. |
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Add some vegetable stock to thin the mixture. |
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Mix with a whisk and cook for few minutes until the soup is well mixed. |
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Serve the soup. |
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Present with fresh thyme on the top and olive oil. |
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Invite your friends, open a bootle of Chianti and enjoy.