Tuscan Bread and Tomato Soup (Pappa al Pomodoro) Recipe
"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..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound stale country bread
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 small onion, chopped
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2 to 3 garlic cloves (to taste), minced
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1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped, or 1 (28-ounce) can, with juice
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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Pinch of sugar
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Pinch of sugar
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt and freshly ground pepper
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4 cups water
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2 to 3 tablespoons slivered fresh basil
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