Bread and Tomato Soup

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Bread and Tomato Soup is a classic dish that originated in Italy. It is a hearty and comforting soup made with ripe tomatoes, garlic, onions, and stale bread. The bread soaks up the flavorful tomato broth, creating a thick and satisfying soup. It is typically served hot and can be enjoyed as a main course or as an appetizer. This recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner on a cold winter night.

Recipe Type:
Standard

Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
30 mins

Total Time:
45 mins

Recipe Yield 17.65 oz
Number of Servings 4
Serving Size 4.41 oz

Ingredients

28.24 oz

ripe tomatoes

4 cloves

garlic cloves

1 medium

onion

7.06 oz

stale bread

2 tbsp

olive oil

1 teaspoon

salt

0.5 teaspoon

black pepper

0.71 oz

fresh basil leaves

Directions

Boiling

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Score a small 'X' on the bottom of each tomato. Carefully place the tomatoes into the boiling water and blanch for 1 minute. Remove the tomatoes from the boiling water and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to cool. Once cooled, peel off the skin and remove the cores. Chop the tomatoes into small pieces.

10 mins
Prep Time
0 mins
Cook Time
Sautéing

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 5 minutes until the onions are translucent and the garlic is fragrant.

5 mins
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
Simmering

Step 3

Add the chopped tomatoes, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
Cooking

Step 4

Tear the stale bread into small pieces and add them to the pot. Stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the flavorful tomato broth.

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
Blending

Step 5

Remove the pot from the heat and let the soup cool slightly. Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to puree the soup until smooth and creamy.

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Prep Time
0 mins
Cook Time
Heating

Step 6

Return the pot to the heat and warm the soup over low heat for 5 minutes. Stir in the fresh basil leaves and season with additional salt and black pepper, if needed.

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time

Nutrition Facts

Carbs (59.06%)
Protein (10.74%)
Fat (30.2%)

Fat:
5 g (45 kcal)

Protein:
4 g (16 kcal)

Carbohydrates:
22 g (88 kcal)

kcal
g
Calories 6.615 kcal 0.33%
Vitamin A 0.882 IU 0.1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1323 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0441 g 0.04%
Fat 0.2205 g 0.16%
Carbohydrates 0.9702 g 0.19%
Sodium 26.46 mg 5.29%
Fibers 0.1764 g 0.46%
Sugars 0.3528 g 0%
Protein 0.1764 g 0.21%
Vitamin C 1.323 mg 1.47%
Calcium 0.2646 mg 0.05%
Iron 0.441 mg 0.09%
Potassium 17.64 mg 3.53%
Alcohol 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Lactose 0 g 0%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0.0882 mg 0.59%
Zinc 0.0441 mg 0.01%
Selenium 0.0882 mcg 0.02%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%

Recipe Attributes

Events Christmas Thanksgiving New Year Graduation Picnic
Cuisines Italian Chinese French American
Nutritional Content Low Fat Low Carb Low Sodium High Vitamin C
Course Snacks Sauces & Dressings
Diet Mediterranean Diet DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Vegan Diet Raw Food Diet Pescatarian Diet
Meal Type Lunch Dinner Snack
Difficulty Level Medium

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