Acqua Cotta

Ingredients

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Garlic cloves

3, minced

Ripe tomatoes

4 large, chopped

Stale bread

4 slices, torn into pieces

Fresh basil leaves

1/2 cup

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Water

enough to cover the ingredients

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté until it becomes fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
3. Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot and cook until they soften and start to break down, releasing their juices.
4. Tear the stale bread into pieces and add it to the pot. The bread will absorb the flavors and help to thicken the soup.
5. Add enough water to the pot to fully cover the ingredients. Bring the mixture to a boil.
6. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
7. Add the fresh basil leaves and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Let the soup cook for another 5 minutes so the basil can infuse its flavor.
8. Serve the soup hot, with a final drizzle of olive oil on top for an added touch of richness.