Pappa al Pomodoro (Tuscan tomato and bread soup)

Name: Pappa al Pomodoro (Tuscan tomato and bread soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; 1/3 cup (75 ml) olive oil; 1 can 28 oz (796 ml) whole tomatoes; 3 cups (750 ml) crustless dry bread, cubed; 3 cups (750 ml) chicken broth; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh basil; Fresh basil leaves, for garnish; Salt and pepper

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Preparation 15 MIN

Cooking 25 MIN
Servings 4

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup (75 ml) olive oil
1 can 28 oz (796 ml) whole tomatoes
3 cups (750 ml) crustless dry bread, cubed
3 cups (750 ml) chicken broth
2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh basil
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Salt and pepper

Preparation

In a large saucepan, soften the onion and garlic in the oil. Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until the tomatoes burst while cooking.
With a whisk, purée the tomatoes. Add the bread and stir until it falls apart. Add the broth and bring to a boil.
Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve this very thick soup drizzled with olive oil and garnished with basil leaves.

Pappa al Pomodoro (Tuscan tomato and bread soup)

Ingredients

Preparation

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