Pappa Al Pomodoro (thick Tomato And Bread Soup)

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Grains	Italian	Italian, Soups, Vegetarian	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

6	c	Stock
		Salt & pepper
1	lb	Stale country bread, cut
		into chunks
3/4	c	Olive oil
2		Garlic cloves, minced
2	lb	Ripe tomatoes, peeled
		seeded & chopped
10		Basil leaves
		Olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

Season the stock with the salt & pepper & bring to a boil. Stir in the
bread & cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Heat the olive oil
in a large heavy pot over low heat. Add the garlic & saute for 3 to 4
minutes but do not let it burn.  Stir in the tomatoes & the basil &
let simmer for 5 minutes.  Add the tomatoes to the stock & cook,
uncovered, for 3 to 4 minutes.  Remove from the heat & let stand for  1
hour so that the flavours can mingle.  Serve hot or cold, drizzled
with a little olive oil over the top of each serving.

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 489 Calories From Fat: 355 Total Fat: 40g Cholesterol: 15.1mg Sodium: 2161.6mg Potassium: 758.6mg Carbohydrates: 27.5g Fiber: 4g Sugar: 9.4g Protein: 8.9g