Pappa al Pomodoro - Laura's Vegan Table

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 24 ounce bottle of strained tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon salt (use less if the tomatoes or stock have more salt)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 3-4 cups stale bread cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 cup cooked white beans
• vegan parmesan for sprinkling
• fresh basil leaves for garnish