Thursday, May 20, 2010

Pappa al Pomodoro (Tomato and Bread Soup)


One of my cousin loves tomato soup but can't have the tomato soup with cream or milk. He was visiting us and I was thinking how can I make him tomato soup which he would be able to enjoy. I found the answer in one of the Tuscans soups and it is called Pappa al pomodoro. The tomato soup with a day old bread make this very unique and tasty recipe. The bread soak up most of the the acidic elements from tomatoes so people with acidity problems can also enjoy this soup. Crusty day old italian bread is perfect with this soup. This is the perfect to warm up a little in the cold nights. This soup can be served two different ways. One is to blend the bread with the soup and the other is to put bite-size pieces of bread in the hot soup.

Ingredients:-


  • 14 oz canned Diced Tomatoes
  • 14 oz canned Pureed Tomatoes
  • 1 Loaf Day Old Italian Bread, torn into bite size pieces
  • 1 Quart Vegetable Stock
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flacks
  • 4 tbsp Olive Oil, plus extra for drizzle
  • 5-6 Basil Leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Papper to taste

Method:-

1. Heat oil in sauce pan and add garlic. Saute for 10 seconds.

2. Add diced tomatoes with juice, pureed tomatoes, red pepper flacks, salt, pepper, and vegetable stock. Mix well, cover with lid and Bring to a boil.

3. Now reduce the heat and simmer the soup forr 20-25 minutes.

4. Add bread and stir. Turn off the heat and let it sit for 2-3 minutes.

5. Serve hot with Olive oil, and chopped basil on top of soup.

Enjoy...

15 comments:

PranisKitchen said...

tomato soup with bread looks really delicious.Soups are always good the addition of the bread will make it more falvored and tasty.nice presentation

Simplyfood said...

One of my fav soups.Lovely and delicious.

Unknown said...

Madhavi, that is an excellent looking soup.

Rachana said...

Well, I can never say no to tomato soup... Its so delicious!

Indian Khana said...

Combo looks yum and filling....am all set for these..

Cham said...

Soup is very filling, very different!

Deepthi Shankar said...

thatz a yummy soup Madhavi

FH said...

Sounds so good, bread gives it a nice texture. Looks delicious M. Good one to have for lunch.

Sushma Mallya said...

even i love tomato soup with croutons in it...i love to include cream too...

Unknown said...

My hubby loves tomato soups. Different version using bread. Will definitely try this Ma
dhavi.

Namitha said...

Tomato soup is my fav too, but I like it with cream, unlike your cousin :D But this is a great twist to the usual one

suvi said...

I think this is my first time here and believe me, I simply love the fact that a soup I absolutely adore is the first thing I see here.
It looks awesome, though I love to have this with just a wee bit of cream!

Sindhura said...

Lovely combo.Love that spicy tomato soup with bread.....
Do drop in sometime

Shruthi Hebbur said...

nice soup. good taste

Unknown said...

Absolutely love tomato soup & bread combo. Delicious
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