Tuscan Pommodoro Soup (Rustic Tomato Soup) Recipe

Name: Tuscan Pommodoro Soup (Rustic Tomato Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups peeled and diced yellow onion; 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for soup and drizzling; 6 to 10 cloves garlic, chopped plus 2 to 4 cloves, cut into slivers; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons maple syrup or organic sugar; 4 pounds ripe tomatoes, diced, with their juice; 1/2 loaf stale or lightly toasted open-faced bread, torn into pieces; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups vegetable broth or filtered water, if necessary; 2 to 3 cups fresh basil leaves

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups peeled and diced yellow onion
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for soup and drizzling
6 to 10 cloves garlic, chopped plus 2 to 4 cloves, cut into slivers
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons maple syrup or organic sugar
4 pounds ripe tomatoes, diced, with their juice
1/2 loaf stale or lightly toasted open-faced bread, torn into pieces
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups vegetable broth or filtered water, if necessary
2 to 3 cups fresh basil leaves

1
Place onion, olive oil, and chopped garlic in a medium-large saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes, or until onions are very soft, translucent and caramelized.
2
Add balsamic, maple syrup or sugar and slivered garlic and continue to cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Add tomatoes with their juices and bread pieces.
4
Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
5
Add vegetable broth or water and bring to a simmer.
6
Allow to stand until bread absorbs liquid.
7
Add more vegetable broth or water if the soup becomes too thick.
8
Remove the soup from the heat and cool a touch.
9
Tear basil leaves and stir into soup with additional olive oil.
10
Allow to cool to serving temperature to let the bread absorb the flavors of the basil and olive oil.
11
If desired, drizzle each serving with olive oil, a pinch of coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

523

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups peeled and diced yellow onion, 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for soup and drizzling, 6 to 10 cloves garlic, chopped plus 2 to 4 cloves, cut into slivers, 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, and more.

Yes, Tuscan Pommodoro Soup (Rustic Tomato Soup) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tuscan Pommodoro Soup (Rustic Tomato Soup)

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions