Zuppa di pomodoro I ChefDeg I Saporie

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Canned tomatoes are often less expensive and have a longer shelf life.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a rich flavor.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: mixed Italian herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

Chop the onion and garlic.

In a pot, heat some olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.

Add the datterini tomatoes and cook until they soften.

Season with salt and pepper.

Add the Taggiasche olives and stir.

Add water or broth to reach desired consistency and bring to a simmer.

Add the stale bread and let it soak in the soup.

Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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