Wilmot Estate Bread Soup

== Description ==
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Wilmot Estate in Rowlett, Texas in 1996.
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* 6 cups chicken stock
* 2 peeled carrots coarsely chopped
* 1 cinnamon stick
* 1 sprig thyme
* 1 sprig marjoram
* ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* ¼ cup dry white wine
* ½ teaspoon salt
* 3 cups cubed hard white bread
* ⅓ cup butter
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 8 ounces sliced white onion
* 3 garlic cloves
* 1½ pounds peeled tomatoes thickly sliced
* 3 hard boiled eggs sliced
* 3 teaspoons chopped capers
* 3 tablespoons chopped green olives
* ¼ cup raisins
* ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
* ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
== Directions ==
# Place chicken stock, carrots, cinnamon stick, thyme, marjoram, pepper and wine in a saucepan then bring to a boil.
# Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
# Add salt.
# Discard cinnamon stick, thyme and marjoram then set the stock aside.
# Preheat oven to 400°F.
# Place bread cubes in a baking pan and bake for 15 minutes.
# Heat butter in a skillet.
# Add half the bread cubes and fry for a few minutes then transfer to a plate covered with absorbent paper.
# Repeat this procedure with remaining bread cubes then set aside.
# Heat oil in a skillet then add the onion and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes.
# Add the tomatoes and cook over medium heat stirring constantly for 10 minutes then set aside.
# Fifteen minutes before serving preheat oven to 425°F.
# Bring the chicken stock to a simmer.
# Divide the bread cubes and stewed tomatoes among 6 ovenproof bowls and garnish with 2 slices of egg then add the hot chicken stock.
# Sprinkle with capers, olives, raisins and a pinch of ground cinnamon.
# Bake until the soup starts to boil.
# Serve hot sprinkled with feta.
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