Tuscan Tomato Soup (Pappa al Pomodoro) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Tuscan Tomato Soup (Pappa al Pomodoro) Recipe). Known in Tuscany and all over Italy as Pappa al pomodoro, this thick soup is made with tomatoes, Parmesan, and day-old bread. You can use this soup as base for a more gourmet dish, adding grilled fish or prawns on top.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Tuscan Tomato Soup (Pappa al Pomodoro) Recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 onion

finely chopped

1 carrot

finely chopped

1 rib celery

finely chopped

4 cups passata (crushed tomatoes)

2 tablespoons milk

salt

1 onion

peeled

1 carrot

1 stalk celery

4 cups water

8 cups stale Italian bread

crumbled

1 ¼ cups grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

divided

2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

shaved

5 leaves chopped fresh basil

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; add chopped onion chopped carrot and chopped celery. Cook until softened stirring often about 15 minutes. Stir in tomato passata and milk. Season with salt cover and simmer tomato sauce until flavors are well combined 20 minutes.

Step 2

Combine whole onion whole carrot and whole celery stalk in a stockpot; cover with water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes. Strain vegetables and keep stock warm.

Step 3

Stir 1 1/2 cups stock into tomato sauce. Add stale bread; stir and set aside for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the bread to soften.

Step 4

Combine tomato-bread mixture 1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a blender; blend until mixture has consistency of a mousse.

Step 5

Ladle soup into bowls and serve with shaved Parmesan cheese and drizzled with remaining olive oil. Garnish with basil leaves.

Nutritional Information

Tuscan Tomato Soup (Pappa al Pomodoro) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 561.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 22.4g 45%

Carbohydrates: 65.7g 21%

Dietary Fiber: 8.8g 35%

Sugars: 6.4g

Fat: 24.8g 38%

Saturated Fat: 7.5g 38%

Cholesterol: 24.8mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 1993.5IU 40%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.5mg 81%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 36%

Vitamin C: 31.8mg 53%

Folate: 199.9mcg 50%

Calcium: 496.2mg 50%

Iron: 5.8mg 32%

Magnesium: 96mg 34%

Potassium: 1075.3mg 30%

Sodium: 1225.7mg 49%

Thiamin: 0.6mg 59%

Calories From Fat: 223.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.