Prepare the stew.

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1 large tomato (about 12 ounces).2 tablespoons finely chopped mild onion, such as Vidalia.1/2 cup diced (1/2-inch) day-old bread, preferably from a country-style loaf.

Tomato water sauce.Tomato juice, Bloody Mary mix or V-8 juice, if needed.

5 tablespoons good olive oil.

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