Pappa al pomodoro
6 Servings
Ingredients
Quantity | Ingredient | |
---|---|---|
1 | pounds | Plum tomatoes, diced |
28 | ounces | Can Italian tomatoes, undrained & chopped |
1½ | pounds | Stale Italian bread, cubed |
5 | eaches | Garlic cloves |
1 | medium | Leek, white part only, washed well, chopped |
1 | medium | Onion, finely chopped |
1 | pinch | Red pepper flakes |
3½ | cup | Vegetable stock |
8 | eaches | Basil leaves |
⅔ | cup | Olive oil |
Salt & pepper, to taste |
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a heavy stockpot and stir well. Cover and simmer 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 1 hour. The mixture should be very thick. Before serving, stir the soup well to break up all the bread pieces. Ladle into individual bowls and sprinkle with a little extra-virgin olive oil and salt and pepper. Serve lukewarm or reheat.
"Health" Magazine September, 1993 Posted by Linda Davis