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Pappa al Pomodoro senese
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Pappa al Pomodoro senese

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A rustic bread and tomato soup traditionally prepared in Siena using stale local bread. It is best sampled in cozy trattorias found on the city map.

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This comforting dish stems from the historic peasant cuisine (cucina povera) of Siena. A prime historical representation of resourcefulness in Italia, it features simple ingredients elevated by fresh basil and premium olive oil.

Ingredients

  • 300g stale unsalted Sienese bread
  • 500g ripe tomatoes or passata
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Vegetable broth and extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

  1. Sauté the garlic in olive oil until fragrant, then add the tomatoes.
  2. Cook the tomato mixture on low heat for approximately 15 minutes.
  3. Add the stale bread chunks into the pan and pour over hot vegetable broth.
  4. Stir vigorously until the bread completely breaks down into a thick porridge, then fold in basil.

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