Best 3 Italian Country Bread Soup Recipes
Calling all bread lovers! Immerse yourself in the rustic charm of Italian Country Bread Soup, a hearty and comforting dish that embodies the essence of Italian cuisine. This delectable soup is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas, featuring chunks of crusty Italian bread bathed in a rich and flavorful broth. The symphony of ingredients includes savory vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, sautéed until tender and adding depth to the broth. Garlic and herbs, the pillars of Italian cooking, infuse the soup with their fragrant essence. Parmesan cheese, a symbol of Italian culinary heritage, adds a touch of umami and a nutty finish. As you savor each spoonful, you'll be transported to the heart of the Italian countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and vineyards. This article presents a collection of Italian Country Bread Soup recipes, each with its unique twist on this classic dish. Whether you prefer a traditional version or one with a modern flair, you'll find the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Italy.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
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
TUSCAN BREAD AND TOMATO SOUP
Although some bread soups are very simple mixtures of bread and broth, the ones I love most are packed with produce. And while the traditional versions of the Mediterranean soups are made with white bread, there's no reason not to use whole-grain breads in these recipes. I don't recommend sourdough, however, because the flavor is too strong. Called pappa al pomodoro, this humble mixture of bread, tomatoes, garlic and basil has a luxurious flavor. Although the soup is traditionally made with unsalted Tuscan bread, it works beautifully with any country bread.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course
Time 30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large, heavy soup pot over medium-low heat. Add the onion, and cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes. Meanwhile, pulse the tomatoes in a food processor fitted with the steel blade until coarsely blended.
- Add the garlic to the pot. Cook, stirring, for about a minute until fragrant. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, red chili flakes, and salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have cooked down, about 10 minutes.
- Stir the bread cubes into the tomatoes. Add the water, half the basil and salt to taste. Increase the heat, and simmer, stirring and mashing the bread, for about 10 minutes until the soup is thick, like pap. Stir in the remaining basil, and taste and adjust the seasonings. Serve hot, warm or room temperature with the remaining olive oil drizzled over each serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 224, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 687 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ITALIAN COUNTRY BREAD SOUP
This is a great tasting soup and is really good anytime of the year but is very well suiter to winter. I always add 1/2 a can of Romano beans that I have microwaved (in their juice) long enough to make sure that they are tender. Yummm
Provided by Annacia
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spread bread cubes in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly toasted.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan cook zucchini or yellow squash, sweet pepper, and onion in hot oil for 5 minutes.
- Stir in stock or broth and undrained tomatoes.
- Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
- Simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until vegetables are just tender.
- Ladle soup into bowls.
- Top each serving with toasted bread cubes and, if desired, Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.9, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 451.4, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 3.7
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables for a more flavorful soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and potatoes.
- If you don't have any leftover bread, you can use fresh bread. Just cut it into small cubes and toast them in the oven before adding them to the soup.
- You can add other ingredients to the soup to taste. Some good options include Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, or a dash of hot sauce.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
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