Pappa al Pomodoro | Ciao Italia

Ingredients

• 6 cups cubed Tuscan or country style bread like sourdough or boule
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 4 carrots, chopped
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 6 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced*
• 4 cups fresh or canned cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chopped basil plus extra for garnish
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Celery leaves for garnish