Favorite Fall Soup

by Sheila Walsh on 08/25/2009 01:08

Pappa al Pomadoro soup

It may still be a bit warm outside for this but it's a great simple soup. It's called Pappa al Pomodora and it's from a fabulous restaurant in New york, I Sodi.

3 tbsp of a good quality olive oil                                                                                                                                       3 large, minced garlic cloves                                                                                                                                         1/3 of a cup of chopped fresh basil                                                                                                                                 2 tsp chopped fresh sage                                                                                                                                               1 1/2 lbs  peeled, seeded tomatoes, chopped                                                                                                                  3 slices day-old white peasant bread cut into 1/2 inch cubes                                                                                        3 cups water and basil leaves for garnish

Heat olive oil over medium heat, add garlic, basil and sage and saute for 2 mins, stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 mins-stir frequently. Add bread and water and bring back to boil-reduce heat and begin to break up break with the back of a wooden spoon and let simmer for 5 mins. Season with salt and pepper, ladle into bowls, drizzle a little olive oil on top and garnish with basil leaves-yum!!                             

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