Pappa Al Pomodoro (Thick Tomato and Bread Soup)
Categories: Soups | Italian | VegetarianServes: 6 Servings
Ingredients:
- 6 c Stock
- Salt & pepper
- 1 lb Stale country bread, cut
- -- into chunks
- 3/4 c Olive oil
- 2 lg Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 lb Ripe tomatoes, peeled,
- -- seeded & chopped
- 10 Basil leaves
- Olive oil
Instructions:
Season the stock with the salt & pepper & bring to a boil. Stir in the
bread & cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Heat the olive oil in a
large heavy pot over low heat. Add the garlic & saute for 3 to 4 minutes
but do not let it burn. Stir in the tomatoes & the basil & let simmer for
5 minutes. Add the tomatoes to the stock & cook, uncovered, for 3 to 4
minutes. Remove from the heat & let stand for 1 hour so that the flavours
can mingle. Serve hot or cold, drizzled with a little olive oil over the
top of each serving.
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