Pappa al pomodoro is a classic Italian soup that is made with fresh tomatoes, bread, basil, and garlic. Just like many other Italian recipes, this simple yet flavorful dish has many variations. Some recipes call for the use of stale bread, while others use fresh bread. Some recipes add vegetables such as zucchini or carrots, and some even add meat or seafood.
No matter what variation you choose to make, pappa al pomodoro is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a relatively inexpensive dish to make, which is a bonus. With the various recipes in this article, you'll be able to find the perfect pappa al pomodoro recipe for your taste and skill level.
PAPPA AL POMODORO
Steps:
- Cut the 2 garlic cloves in half and brown in 2 tablespoons of oil. As soon as they start to turn color, add the tomatoes, plenty of basil, salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for 15 minutes and then add the boiling stock. When this has reached boiling point again, add the thinly sliced bread and continue cooking for 15 more minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. After 1 hour, stir all rigorously so that the bread completely disintegrates. Serve hot or lukewarm, adding a touch of extra-virgin olive oil and fresh basil leaves. No cheese.
TUSCAN TOMATO AND BREAD SOUP - PAPPA AL POMODORO
Provided by Anne Burrell
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Coat a large wide pot with olive oil over medium heat and add the onions. Season with salt and crushed red pepper, to taste, and cook until the onions are soft and very aromatic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Toss in the garlic and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes. Add the wine and cook until it has reduced by half. Stir in the tomatoes, season with salt, to taste, and cook until the tomatoes are really soft and juicy, about 12 to 15 minutes. Toss in the whole basil leaves.
- Working in batches, carefully puree the tomatoes in a blender*. Return the tomato puree to the pot and add the tomato juice and the bread. Cook the soup over medium heat for until the bread has completely lost its shape and the soup is really thick, about 20 minutes. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning, if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve garnished with grated cheese, basil chiffonade and a drizzle of big fat finishing oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calorie, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 10 milligrams, Sodium 731 milligrams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 10 grams
PAPPA AL POMODORO
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and pancetta, and cook until the pancetta is brown and crispy, about 4 minutes. Remove to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
- Add the red onion, carrot, garlic and red pepper flakes to the pot. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the salt, canned tomatoes, chicken broth and bread cubes; stir to combine. Nestle in the basil sprigs and Parmesan rind. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle bubble. Stir in the pancetta.
- Cook for 25 minutes, stirring often to break apart the bread and prevent the Parmesan rind from sticking to the bottom of the pan. If the soup gets too thick, add extra broth as needed; the finished soup should be silky and thickened. Stir in the grated Parmesan.
- To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top with a sprinkling of Parmesan, a drizzle of olive oil, and chopped basil.
PAPPA AL POMODORO / CLASSIC ITALIAN TOMATO SOUP
This is a classic Italian tomato soup that uses ciabatta bread to thicken it. Unlike other recipes posted here, this soup is made with red wine & fennel, then at serving it is topped with pancetta and whole crispy basil leaves. The flavor is amazing! The recipe comes from the chef of a cooking class I had the pleasure to take. I am not sure what cookbook this may have come from. 4/12 Correction: recipe of Ina Garten (thanks Jekase!)
Provided by Chicagoland Chef du
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, fennel, and garlic. Cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, until tender.
- Add the ciabatta cubes and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Place the tomatoes in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade and process until coarsely chopped. Add the tomatoes to the pot along with the chicken stock, red wine, basil, 1 T salt, and 1 1/2 t pepper.
- Bring the soup to a boil, lower the heat and allow to simmer, partially covered for 45 minutes.
- MEANWHILE: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- TOPPING:.
- In a large bowl, put the reserved ciabatta bread cubes, pancetta and whole basil leaves in the bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat.
- On a lined sheet pan large enough for all ingredients, place the ingredients in a single layer, Be sure the basil leaves are flat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake until the cubes are toasted, pancetta crispy and basil leaves turn dark & crisp. This may take 15-20 minutes.
- Check on your soup. If the soup is too lumpy for you you can smash with a wooden spoon, potato masher or use a submersion blender to break up the bread cubes. Alternately you can puree in batches in a food processor or blender. Blend to desired consistency. I prefer a more rustic presentation.
- *Take care to only fill the blender or food processor 1/3 when you puree HOT soup.
- Turn up the heat to rewarm if necessary. At this point check for seasoning. Add more salt and pepper as needed.
- Stir in parmesan cheese, top with basil leaf, pancetta and bread cubes.
- Freezes well.
PASTA POMODORO
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the 1/4 cup olive oil and heat until hot. Add the onions, garlic and a large pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the red pepper flakes and tomatoes and season with salt and black pepper. Tie the oregano and thyme together with a piece of butcher's twine, then add to the sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti 2 minutes less than the time indicated in the package directions. Remove the herb bundle from the sauce and discard.
- Add the spaghetti to the warm sauce along with 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Let the spaghetti finish cooking in the sauce, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the butter, basil leaves and a good drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan over the top.
Tips:
- Use the best quality tomatoes you can find. Fresh, ripe tomatoes will give your Pappa al Pomodoro the best flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of tomatoes. You can use a variety of tomatoes, such as Roma, San Marzano, or cherry tomatoes.
- If you don't have any fresh tomatoes, you can use canned tomatoes. Just be sure to drain them well before using them.
- Use a good quality olive oil. Olive oil is an important ingredient in Pappa al Pomodoro, so be sure to use a good quality oil that has a nice flavor.
- Don't overcook the tomatoes. The tomatoes should be cooked until they are soft, but not mushy.
- Add the pasta to the pot of tomatoes and cook until the pasta is al dente. This will ensure that the pasta is cooked through, but still has a slight bite to it.
- Season the Pappa al Pomodoro with salt, pepper, and basil. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like a little bit of heat.
- Serve the Pappa al Pomodoro immediately. This dish is best served hot.
Conclusion:
Pappa al Pomodoro is a delicious and easy-to-make Italian soup that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With its simple ingredients and bold flavors, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal, give Pappa al Pomodoro a try. You won't be disappointed!
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