Pappa al Pomodoro (Tuscan tomato and bread soup)
Ингредиенты
- 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
Инструкция
- 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.
