Pappa al pomodoro

Ingredients

• 5 slices day-old bread (ideally with lots of crumb)
• 4 tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves, germ removed
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon vegetable bouillon powder
• A pinch of ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• A pinch of brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups water

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Instructions

1. Peel and chop the tomatoes, chop the garlic and basil, and cut the bread into small cubes.
2. Heat the oil in a nonstick pot over medium heat. Add the bread, garlic and tomato and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly to break down the bread and tomato.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients, mix well and turn the heat to high. When it boils, lower the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. If you want it thicker, cook it uncovered for 5 more minutes (or add more bread). Serve hot.

Nutrition facts

Approximate, per serving (about 315 g). Calculated with data from USDA FoodData Central.