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Papa al Pomodoro — traditional dish from Tuscany, Italy
Soup Vegetarian

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥320kcal
💪8gProtein
🌾50gCarbs
🥑12gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Papa al Pomodoro

How to order / say it
Say it Papa al Pomodoro — [pah-pah ahl poh-moh-DOHR-oh]
Order I'd like the papa al pomodoro, please.
Locally Vorrei la papa al pomodoro, per favore.
Say locally

A thick Tuscan soup made with tomatoes, stale bread, and olive oil.

Why try it?

Papa al Pomodoro captures the essence of Tuscan peasant cooking, using simple ingredients to create a comforting and hearty dish. It's a testament to the creativity and flavor-focused ethos of Florentine cuisine.

How it tastes

The soup is rich and velvety, with a robust tomato flavor complemented by garlic and fresh basil. The bread provides thickness, and the olive oil adds a smooth finish, making it both hearty and flavorful.

Origin & History — first documented: 1820

Papa al Pomodoro dates back to the early 19th century when it emerged as a way for Tuscans to utilize stale bread. Its simplicity and satisfying nature quickly earned it a place in the hearts of locals and visitors alike.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 250 g stale bread
  • 🥕 400 g ripe tomatoes
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic
  • 🌿 10 g fresh basil
  • 🫒 30 ml olive oil
  • 🧂 to taste salt
  • 🧂 to taste pepper

Method

  1. 1 Sauté chopped garlic in olive oil in a large pot.
  2. 2 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and pulpy.
  3. 3 Stir in stale bread, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4 Simmer until the bread absorbs the liquid and the soup thickens.

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