Tuscan Tomato Soup (Pappa Al Pomodoro) Recipe

Name: Tuscan Tomato Soup (Pappa Al Pomodoro)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Tomato Sauce:; 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; Stock:; 1 onion, peeled; 1 carrot; 1 stalk celery; 4 cups water; 8 cups stale Italian bread, crumbled; 1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shaved; 5 leaves chopped fresh basil

Servings: persons

Tomato Sauce:
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
Stock:
1 onion, peeled
1 carrot
1 stalk celery
4 cups water
8 cups stale Italian bread, crumbled
1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shaved
5 leaves chopped fresh basil

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.
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.
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.
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.
5
Ladle soup into bowls and serve with shaved Parmesan cheese and drizzled with remaining olive oil. Garnish with basil leaves.

380

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Tomato Sauce:, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 carrot, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Tuscan Tomato Soup (Pappa Al Pomodoro) 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 Tomato Soup (Pappa Al Pomodoro)

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