1/2 cup slivered fresh basil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped red onion
3 1/2 cups canned vegetable broth
1 pound plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
3 3/4-inch-thick slices country white bread (each about 3x5 inches), cubed
Grated Parmesan cheese
bread, tomato, soup

12 ounces dense country-style French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)

1/3 cup olive oil
3 small dried chilies (such as chiles de árbol*)
2 large garlic cloves, flattened, peeled
2 1/2 pounds broccoli, cut into florets (about 8 cups)
1 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
1/4 cup reserved pan drippings from Roasted Beef Tenderloin Wrapped in Bacon (optional)
broccoli, pancotto,

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 pounds green cabbage, halved, cored, very thinly sliced
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into thin strips
cabbage, prosciutto,