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Pappa al Pomodoro
Experience a taste of Tuscany with Pappa al Pomodoro, a traditional bread and tomato soup. This rustic, hearty dish, often referred to as 'Tuscan Bread Soup', is a perfect comfort food for cold winter nights. Made from simple, fresh ingredients, it has a rich, flavorful tomato base, accentuated by aromatic basil and garlic, and thickened with chunks of stale bread. This is a recipe that truly showcases the Italian philosophy of making the most out of simple, high-quality ingredients.
Ingredients
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons, plus extra for drizzling
- Garlic
- 2 cloves, finely chopped
- Onion
- 1 medium, finely chopped
- Basil leaves
- 1 handful, finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
- Canned tomatoes
- 1 (28-ounce) can, crushed
- Stale bread
- 4 cups, torn into pieces
- Salt
- to taste
- Black pepper
- to taste
Instructions
- Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped garlic and onion to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes soft and translucent. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped basil leaves and crushed canned tomatoes. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Add the torn pieces of stale bread to the pot. Stir the mixture until the bread has fully absorbed the tomato juice.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Serve the Pappa al Pomodoro warm. Drizzle a little extra olive oil over each serving and sprinkle with fresh basil for a garnish. Enjoy this traditional Tuscan comfort food!
Tips
- For an authentic touch, use Tuscan bread if you can find it. However, any hearty, rustic bread will work well in this recipe.
- If your bread isn't stale, you can quickly 'age' it by toasting it in the oven at a low temperature until it dries out.
- Feel free to add other herbs like oregano or thyme to add more depth to the flavor.
Dietary Information
Servings: 4 Dish Type: Soup Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Calories: 260 Fat: 8g Carbs: 40g Protein: 6g Sodium: 780mg Sugar: 9g
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