Pappa al Pomodoro (Tuscan Tomato Bread Soup)
Pappa al Pomodoro (Tuscan Bread Tomato Soup) is one of the most comforting and rustic dishes you can find in Italian cuisine. This simple recipe, born in the heart of Tuscany, transforms humble ingredients into a warm and flavorful dish that embodies the essence of cucina povera, the traditional “poor kitchen” that makes the most of what is available.Stale bread, ripe tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh basil come together to create a thick and hearty soup that feels both nourishing and indulgent.
- Time: 65 min
- Servings: 6
Source: Recipes from Italy
Ingredients
- stale bread
- tomato passata or peeled tomatoes
- liter vegetable broth
- garlic cloves
- extra virgin olive oil
- tablespoon granulated sugar
- to 8 fresh basil leaves
- salt
- ground black pepper