PAPPA AL POMODORO - Ricetta originale Toscana - Facile e Veloce

stale bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: day-old bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber and nutrients.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor without dairy.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chopped ripe tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer; cook for 15-20 minutes.

Add stale bread pieces to the pot; stir until absorbed and softened.

Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches.

Return to heat and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Stir in fresh basil just before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens