Pappa Al Pomodoro

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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

1 pound plum tomatoes -- diced
28 ounces Italian tomatoes -- - undrained and chopped
1 1/2 pounds stale Italian bread -- cubed
5 cloves garlic
1 medium leek -- white part only, washed well, chopp
1 medium onion -- finely chopped
1 dash red pepper flakes
3 1/2 cups vegetable stock
8 bunch basil leaves
2/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt and pepper -- to taste
 

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a heavy stockpot and stir well. Cover and simmer 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 1 hour. The mixture should be very thick. Before serving, stir the soup well to break up all the bread pieces. Ladle into individual bowls and sprinkle with a little extra-virgin olive oil and salt and pepper. Serve lukewarm or reheat. "Health" Magazine September, 1993 Posted by Linda Davis