Pappa al Pomodoro (Tomato Bread Soup)

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Ingredients

  • 9 ounces Tuscan bread (preferably a day or two old)
  • 1 quart water (to soak bread)
  • 3 1/2 ounces olive oil
  • plus extra for drizzling
  • 17 1/2 ounces very ripe large tomatoes
  • cubed
  • 1 carrot
  • finely minced
  • 1 large white onion
  • finely minced
  • 1 celery stalk
  • minced finely
  • 1/4 cup parsley
  • chopped
  • 20 fresh basil leaves
  • chiffonade
  • 1 cup warm water (for cooking)

Instructions

  1. Place the bread in 1 quart of water until thoroughly soaked.
  2. Drain and squeeze out as much water as possible.
  3. Set aside.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a skillet and add tomatoes, carrot, onion, celery, parsley, and basil.
  5. Let simmer for a few minutes.
  6. Crumble the bread into the skillet, stirring frequently.
  7. Add 1 cup of water and let simmer about 25 minutes.
  8. Drizzle with olive oil before serving.
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