INGREDIENTS
1
Bay leaf
1/4 cup
Chives, fresh
3
Garlic cloves, medium
1
Onion, chopped (about 1 cup), medium
2 28 ounce cans
Tomatoes in, whole juice
2 cups
Chicken or vegetable broth, low-sodium
1 tbsp
Brown sugar
1 pinch
Red pepper flakes, hot
1/4 cup
Olive oil, extra virgin
1
Croutons
3
large slices Sandwich bread, good-quality
2 tbsp
Brandy