Pappa al Pomodoro

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus moreTBD
• 1/4 loaf country-style bread, crust removed, torn into 2" pieces (about 1 1/2 cups), dividedTBD
• 4 sprigs basilTBD
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seedsTBD
• kosher saltTBD
• freshly ground black pepperTBD
• 2 pounds tomatoes, cored, quarteredTBD
• 2 garlic cloves, smashedTBD