Pappa al pomodoro

Italy · Europe

Short description: This thick tomato-and-bread soup turns leftover bread into a soft, savory bowl with bright basil and olive oil.
Ingredients: Stale bread, ripe tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, vegetable broth or water, salt, and black pepper.
Cultural note: It is associated with home cooking that makes practical use of yesterday's bread and peak-season tomatoes.
Common misconception: It is not a smooth tomato soup; softened bread gives it a rustic, porridge-like texture.

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creator:: Catia Giaccherini
source:: Wikimedia Commons
license:: CC BY-SA 3.0
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