This is a great way to use French or sourdough or ciabatta that has gotten a little stale, and add some flavor and crunchiness to your soups.

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Gremolata Recipe for Soup Garnish
Gremolata may sound fancy, but it is very straightforward. It is an Italian condiment made of minced parsley, lemon zest, and garlic. Gremolata is a quick and simple way to add flavor to practically any dish because of its zesty, vibrant, and fresh mix.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 zest of lemon
- 2 garlic cloves
- a fistful parsley chiffonade
- to taste salt
- 1 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 to 3 cups bread
Instructions
- Cut into slices and drop 2-3 cups worth of bread into your Cuisinart with 2 garlic cloves, 2 tsp of olive oil and 1 tsp of salt. Grind until small – medium-sized crumbs.
- Spread across a sheet pan and zest 1 lemon over the top of the crumbs.
- Heat oven to 325 – add sheet pan and toast crumbs for 10 minutes (before they get dark).
- remove and mix in parsley and parmesan to bread crumbs. Sprinkle on top of your soup.
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Notes
For up to a week, keep in the refrigerator in a sealed jar.