Looking for a comforting and flavorful soup that's easy to make? Look no further than tomato and bread soup. This classic dish is made with fresh tomatoes, hearty bread, and a rich broth, and it's packed with flavor. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a cozy dish to warm you up on a cold day, tomato and bread soup is sure to hit the spot. This article offers three delicious variations on this classic recipe, so you can find the perfect soup to suit your taste. From a traditional Italian tomato and bread soup to a creamy tomato and roasted red pepper soup, there's a recipe here for everyone. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a bowl of delicious tomato and bread soup!
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
TUSCAN BREAD AND TOMATO SOUP (PAPPA AL POMODORO)
Pappa means pap, which is what this soup is. If you ever needed proof that stale bread needn't go to waste, this soup is it. And this stale bread recipe can be made with canned tomatoes, so you can make it throughout the year. When the weather is hot, you can serve this at room temperature.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 30m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- If your bread is too hard to cut, douse it with water first. Then remove the crusts and cut into cubes. You should have about 7 cups.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy soup pot over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for about a minute, until fragrant. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have cooked down, about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Stir the bread cubes into the tomatoes. Add the water, half the basil, and about 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and simmer, stirring and mashing the bread, for about 10 minutes, until the soup is thick, like oatmeal. Stir in the remaining basil, taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, warm, or room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 278, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 903 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PAPPA AL POMODORO (ITALIAN BREAD AND TOMATO SOUP)
This is a stick-to-your-ribs soup that is homey and delicious. You not only economize with this recipe by using up your stale bread deliciously, you also prepare an international treat that few know about and really needs more recognition. Please note that this could easily be turned into a vegetarian recipe by using vegetable broth.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sauté the garlic and onion in olive oil with the chili pepper until the garlic has lightly browned and the onion is just getting golden; add the tomato; season with salt; add half the basil leaves torn into tiny pieces; crush the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon and stir; cook until the tomatoes fall apart (about 20 minutes).
- Put the bread into the sauce; the bread will soak up the sauce and it will get quite thick; add enough stock to soften the bread and to make it liquidy; add the remaining basil and cook until the bread becomes a kind of mush (this is called'pappa').
- Serve, sprinkling with parmesan cheese and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil over each serving.
BREAD AND TOMATO SOUP
Provided by Victoria Granof
Categories Soup/Stew Garlic Tomato Sauté Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Dinner Lunch Basil Vegan Cookie Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Heat the oil in a large, deep saucepan over low heat.
- 2. Sauté the garlic until just fragrant, then add the bread, stirring until all the oil is absorbed and the bread is toasted.
- 3. Add the tomatoes, stock, basil, and salt.
- 4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer until the bread breaks down, about 20 minutes. Remove the garlic and serve.
TOMATO AND BREAD SOUP
This lovely soup is both filling and comforting. It is a great way to use up that stale loaf of French bread. Feel free to add more fresh herbs to your liking. I also just eyeball the amount of cheese I use. I tend to use a mixture of Parmesan with Romano or Pecorino cheeses.
Provided by TRACI8878
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Stir the pepper flakes into the oil and add the bread cubes. Cook the bread cubes until lightly brown. Remove bread cubes to paper towels, reserving the oil in the stockpot.
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into the stockpot. Cook the garlic and onion in the oil until the onion has softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, basil and drained bread cubes; cook about 10 minutes. Add the broth, parsley, and Parmesan cheese to the tomato mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 to 30 minutes. Garnish with basil before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 292.4 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
BREAD AND TOMATO SOUP (PAPPA AL POMODORO)
This Tuscan soup is a good way to use a bumper crop of tomatoes and basil, as well as any leftover bread. The bread soaks up the flavorful liquid as it cooks, becoming soft and lending body.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook oil, leeks, onion, and garlic in a large stockpot over medium heat, stirring, until vegetables turn golden, about 7 minutes. Raise heat to medium-high. Add wine; cook until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 10 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, half the basil, and the water. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 15 minutes. Add bread; cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; cook 10 minutes more. Add remaining basil; cook 10 minutes. Add more water, if necessary, to achieve desired consistency. Serve drizzled with oil and sprinkled with cheese.
TOMATO AND BREAD SOUP
Provided by Barbara Kafka
Categories Soup/Stew Garlic Tomato Kid-Friendly Basil Fall Small Plates
Yield Makes 6 cups (1.5 liters); 6 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 225°F (107°C; less than #1/2 gas mark; less than #1/4 British regulo). Place the bread directly on the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, just to dry the bread out; do not brown. Break the bread into large pieces.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Stir in the basil and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Cook at a low boil for 13 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the stock, bread, salt, and pepper. Return to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring and breaking up the bread with the back of a spoon, for 15 minutes. The bread should break down to a mush. Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Serve with a few grinds of fresh pepper, and drizzled with some good olive oil.
GRILLED CHEESE AND TOMATO SOUP BREAD BOWL RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: bread bowl, cheese, butter, tomato soup
Provided by Tasty
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 1 bread bowls
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Remove the top of the roll. Using a small knife cut around the inside of the bread (being careful not to cut through the sides) and scoop out the center of the roll - save this for later.
- Butter the inside of the roll and place 3-4 cheese slices around the inner edge of the bread bowl. Bake in a preheated oven at 375˚F (190˚C) for 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
- Cut the saved center of the roll in half. Butter both sides and create a cheese sandwich.
- Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat and fry the sandwich until both sides are browned and the inner cheese has melted.
- Remove the bread bowl from the oven. Fill with tomato soup and serve with the grilled cheese.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 816 calories, Carbohydrate 156 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 13 grams
TOMATO AND BREAD SOUP
Make and share this Tomato and Bread Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Steve Sickenberger
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F degrees, place bread cubes on baking sheet and toast until edges are lightly brown, about 8-10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a 5 quart pot over medium heat, add onions and cook for 3-4 min or until they begin to soften.
- Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and continue to cook, stirring, for an additional 5 minutes or until the garlic becomes golden.
- Add pepperoncini, tomatoes, beef stock and toasted bread and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer, add basil and cook, covered, 30-40 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into soup bowls and drizzle with olive oil, garnish with crumbled Gorgonzola.
PAPPA AL POMODORO (TUSCAN BREAD AND TOMATO SOUP)
Steps:
- 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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.
BREAD AND TOMATO SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Tomato Basil Simmer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Divide basil and garlic between 2 large soup bowls. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes and bread and bring soup to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until bread is falling apart, about 8 minutes. Transfer soup to processor. Using on/off turns, blend to coarse puree. Season soup with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls over basil and garlic. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with cheese.
Tips:
- Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This will give your soup the best flavor. If you can't find ripe tomatoes, you can use canned tomatoes instead. Just be sure to drain them well before adding them to the soup.
- Don't overcrowd the pot. If you add too many tomatoes or bread to the pot, the soup will be too thick and may not cook evenly. Add the ingredients in batches if necessary.
- Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. You can simmer the soup for longer if you want a more flavorful soup.
- Season the soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You may also want to add a pinch of sugar to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
- Serve the soup hot. Tomato and bread soup is best served hot, with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese or a dollop of sour cream.
Conclusion:
Tomato and bread soup is a simple, yet delicious soup that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and bread. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a bowl of this comforting soup on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give tomato and bread soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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