Tuscan Tomato Bread Soup
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A classic and comforting Tomato Bread Soup (Papa alla Pomodoro), easily made any time of year with canned tomatoes. A great use for stale bread, too!
Why I love this tomato bread soup
- This soup is ready to enjoy in just about 45 minutes.
- This tomato soup is economical to make and low in both calories and fat.
- This bread tomato soup is a great use for stale bread!
- Tomato bread soup is a hearty, filling and comforting soup to enjoy for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients:
- 4 oz. bread, day-old, cubed
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, left whole, but smashed slightly
- 1/4 cup onion, finely diced, (If using onion only use 1/2 cup)
- 2 Tablespoons carrot, finely diced (can omit and use onion only)
- 2 Tablespoons celery, finely diced (can omit and use onion only)
- 1 Tablespoons tomato paste, optional
- 28 oz whole canned Tomatoes, (796ml) with juices, San Marzano recommended
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 8 large fresh basil leaves, or 2-3 teaspoons dried basil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1-2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, optional
To serve:
- Additional basil leaves, torn or chopped
- Olive oil, for drizzle
- Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated
- Red pepper flakes
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
45 minutes
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