Best 12 Tomato Bread Soup Recipes

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Welcome to the delightful world of tomato bread soup! This comforting and flavorful dish is a testament to the magic that happens when simple ingredients come together in perfect harmony. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the process of creating the most delicious tomato bread soup you've ever tasted. Let's dive into the world of flavors and discover the best recipe for tomato bread soup that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

TUSCAN BREAD AND TOMATO SOUP (PAPPA AL POMODORO)



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Pappa means pap, which is what this soup is. If you ever needed proof that stale bread needn't go to waste, this soup is it. And this stale bread recipe can be made with canned tomatoes, so you can make it throughout the year. When the weather is hot, you can serve this at room temperature.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound stale country bread
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves (to taste), minced
1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped, or 1 (28-ounce) can, with juice
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Pinch of sugar
Pinch of sugar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups water
2 to 3 tablespoons slivered fresh basil

Steps:

  • If your bread is too hard to cut, douse it with water first. Then remove the crusts and cut into cubes. You should have about 7 cups.
  • Heat the oil in a large, heavy soup pot over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for about a minute, until fragrant. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have cooked down, about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Stir the bread cubes into the tomatoes. Add the water, half the basil, and about 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and simmer, stirring and mashing the bread, for about 10 minutes, until the soup is thick, like oatmeal. Stir in the remaining basil, taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, warm, or room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 278, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 903 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TOMATO-BREAD SOUP



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This simple tomato soup with olive oil, day-old bread, and fresh basil leaves is a perfect way to use up very ripe tomatoes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 large yellow onion, diced small (2 1/2 cups)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
Red-pepper flakes (optional)
3 pounds very ripe tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped
6 ounces day-old crusty bread, thick crusts removed, torn into 1-inch pieces (4 cups)
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn if large

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and pinch of red-pepper flakes (if using) and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring often, until they begin to break down and release their liquid, 5 minutes.
  • Add 3 cups water and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then add bread and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until bread is soft and soup thickens, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, divide soup among serving bowls, drizzle with a little oil, and top with basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g

PAPPA AL POMODORO (ITALIAN BREAD AND TOMATO SOUP)



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This is a stick-to-your-ribs soup that is homey and delicious. You not only economize with this recipe by using up your stale bread deliciously, you also prepare an international treat that few know about and really needs more recognition. Please note that this could easily be turned into a vegetarian recipe by using vegetable broth.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cloves garlic
1 large onion, peeled,cut in half,thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper
1 (1 3/4 lb) can plum tomatoes
1 lb stale bread, sliced,torn into small pieces
6 cups broth, of your choosing
1 cup packed basil, shredded
grated parmesan cheese
extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Sauté the garlic and onion in olive oil with the chili pepper until the garlic has lightly browned and the onion is just getting golden; add the tomato; season with salt; add half the basil leaves torn into tiny pieces; crush the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon and stir; cook until the tomatoes fall apart (about 20 minutes).
  • Put the bread into the sauce; the bread will soak up the sauce and it will get quite thick; add enough stock to soften the bread and to make it liquidy; add the remaining basil and cook until the bread becomes a kind of mush (this is called'pappa').
  • Serve, sprinkling with parmesan cheese and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil over each serving.

BREAD AND TOMATO SOUP



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Provided by Victoria Granof

Categories     Soup/Stew     Garlic     Tomato     Sauté     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Basil     Vegan     Cookie     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
6 cups day-old white bread, without crusts, torn into small pieces
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, pureed with their juice
4 cups vegetable stock (or water)
3 to 4 basil leaves, torn into small pieces
Kosher salt to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the oil in a large, deep saucepan over low heat.
  • 2. Sauté the garlic until just fragrant, then add the bread, stirring until all the oil is absorbed and the bread is toasted.
  • 3. Add the tomatoes, stock, basil, and salt.
  • 4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer until the bread breaks down, about 20 minutes. Remove the garlic and serve.

TOMATO AND BREAD SOUP



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This lovely soup is both filling and comforting. It is a great way to use up that stale loaf of French bread. Feel free to add more fresh herbs to your liking. I also just eyeball the amount of cheese I use. I tend to use a mixture of Parmesan with Romano or Pecorino cheeses.

Provided by TRACI8878

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
4 cups stale white bread, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
2 (12 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Stir the pepper flakes into the oil and add the bread cubes. Cook the bread cubes until lightly brown. Remove bread cubes to paper towels, reserving the oil in the stockpot.
  • Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into the stockpot. Cook the garlic and onion in the oil until the onion has softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, basil and drained bread cubes; cook about 10 minutes. Add the broth, parsley, and Parmesan cheese to the tomato mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 to 30 minutes. Garnish with basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 292.4 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

TOMATO AND BREAD SOUP



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Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     Soup/Stew     Garlic     Tomato     Kid-Friendly     Basil     Fall     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 cups (1.5 liters); 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

four 3/4-inch- (2-cm-) thick slices peasant bread
1/3 cup (80 ml) olive oil
3 medium cloves garlic,smashed, peeled, and sliced
1 medium onion, very finely chopped
14 large basil leaves, washed well and cut across into narrow strips
1 3/4 pounds (790 g) plum tomatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch (.5-cm) dice
4 cups (1 liter) chicken stock [for a vegetarian soup, use Garlic Broth ]
2 teaspoons coarse salt, or less if using commercial broth
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
good olive oil, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 225°F (107°C; less than #1/2 gas mark; less than #1/4 British regulo). Place the bread directly on the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, just to dry the bread out; do not brown. Break the bread into large pieces.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Stir in the basil and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Cook at a low boil for 13 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in the stock, bread, salt, and pepper. Return to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring and breaking up the bread with the back of a spoon, for 15 minutes. The bread should break down to a mush. Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Serve with a few grinds of fresh pepper, and drizzled with some good olive oil.

BREAD AND TOMATO SOUP (PAPPA AL POMODORO)



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This Tuscan soup is a good way to use a bumper crop of tomatoes and basil, as well as any leftover bread. The bread soaks up the flavorful liquid as it cooks, becoming soft and lending body.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 1/2 medium leeks, white parts only, washed well and finely chopped (1 cup)
1 small red onion, finely chopped (1/3 cup)
9 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
2 1/4 pounds tomatoes, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
3 3/4 cups water, plus more as needed
6 ounces day-old rustic bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 1/4 cups)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Finely grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Cook oil, leeks, onion, and garlic in a large stockpot over medium heat, stirring, until vegetables turn golden, about 7 minutes. Raise heat to medium-high. Add wine; cook until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 10 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, half the basil, and the water. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 15 minutes. Add bread; cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; cook 10 minutes more. Add remaining basil; cook 10 minutes. Add more water, if necessary, to achieve desired consistency. Serve drizzled with oil and sprinkled with cheese.

GRILLED CHEESE AND TOMATO SOUP BREAD BOWL RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: bread bowl, cheese, butter, tomato soup

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 1 bread bowls

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 bread bowl
cheese, as needed
butter
tomato soup

Steps:

  • Remove the top of the roll. Using a small knife cut around the inside of the bread (being careful not to cut through the sides) and scoop out the center of the roll - save this for later.
  • Butter the inside of the roll and place 3-4 cheese slices around the inner edge of the bread bowl. Bake in a preheated oven at 375˚F (190˚C) for 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
  • Cut the saved center of the roll in half. Butter both sides and create a cheese sandwich.
  • Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat and fry the sandwich until both sides are browned and the inner cheese has melted.
  • Remove the bread bowl from the oven. Fill with tomato soup and serve with the grilled cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 816 calories, Carbohydrate 156 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 13 grams

TOMATO AND BREAD SOUP



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Make and share this Tomato and Bread Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Steve Sickenberger

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 slices Italian bread, crusts removed and cut into 1 (1/2-inch thick slices)
4 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
1/2 cup onion, diced
5 garlic cloves, crushed and coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
4 pepperoncini peppers, chopped
16 plum tomatoes, skinned, seeded and cut into 1/2 (about 4 cups)
4 cups beef stock or 4 cups beef broth
12 leaves fresh basil, torn into 1 (leaves)
1/2 cup gorgonzola, crumbled (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F degrees, place bread cubes on baking sheet and toast until edges are lightly brown, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a 5 quart pot over medium heat, add onions and cook for 3-4 min or until they begin to soften.
  • Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and continue to cook, stirring, for an additional 5 minutes or until the garlic becomes golden.
  • Add pepperoncini, tomatoes, beef stock and toasted bread and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer, add basil and cook, covered, 30-40 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into soup bowls and drizzle with olive oil, garnish with crumbled Gorgonzola.

PAPPA AL POMODORO (TUSCAN BREAD AND TOMATO SOUP)



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Tomato     Stew     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Dinner     Healthy     Vegan

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28-ounce) can chopped tomatoes, with juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Pinch of sugar
Pinch of red chili flakes
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups water
1 pound stale country bread, crusts removed, cut into cubes (about 7 cups)
2 to 3 tablespoons slivered fresh basil

Steps:

  • 1. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large, heavy soup pot over medium-low heat. Add the onion, and cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes. Meanwhile, pulse the tomatoes in a food processor fitted with the steel blade until coarsely blended. 2. Add the garlic to the pot. Cook, stirring, for about a minute until fragrant. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, red chili flakes, and salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have cooked down, about 10 minutes. 3. Stir the bread cubes into the tomatoes. Add the water, half the basil and salt to taste. Increase the heat, and simmer, stirring and mashing the bread, for about 10 minutes until the soup is thick, like pap. Stir in the remaining basil, and taste and adjust the seasonings. Serve hot, warm or room temperature with the remaining olive oil drizzled over each serving.

BREAD AND TOMATO SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Tomato     Basil     Simmer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup slivered fresh basil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped red onion
3 1/2 cups canned vegetable broth
1 pound plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
3 3/4-inch-thick slices country white bread (each about 3x5 inches), cubed
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Divide basil and garlic between 2 large soup bowls. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes and bread and bring soup to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until bread is falling apart, about 8 minutes. Transfer soup to processor. Using on/off turns, blend to coarse puree. Season soup with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls over basil and garlic. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with cheese.

TOMATO BREAD SOUP



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds plum tomatoes, cored, peeled and cut in two
1 14-ounce can plum tomatoes
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups small cubes stale sourdough bread, without crust
1/2 cup grated ricotta salata
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Squeeze tomato halves over a sieve held on a bowl. Discard seeds, reserve juice, and coarsely chop tomatoes. Place tomatoes in food processor. Drain canned tomatoes, reserving juice, coarsely chop, and place in food processor. Pulse to chop, but not too fine.
  • Heat oil in 4-quart saucepan. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until soft but not brown. Add tomatoes and juices from fresh and canned tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a slow simmer, and cook 1 hour, stirring from time to time.
  • Soak bread cubes in warm water 5 minutes. Remove bread, and squeeze dry on towel. Whisk bread into tomato mixture, and simmer 15 minutes. Check seasoning.
  • Serve hot or at room temperature, with grated ricotta salata and minced basil strewn on each serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 434, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 1249 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor. If your tomatoes are not very flavorful, you can add a tablespoon of tomato paste to the soup.
  • To make the soup heartier, add a cup of cooked beans or lentils.
  • For a creamier soup, puree some of the soup in a blender or food processor before serving.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and herbs. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
  • Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs or grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

Tomato bread soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover bread. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give tomato bread soup a try.

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