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Traditional Tuscan Pappa al Pomodoro
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Ingredients
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extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
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pepper flakes
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cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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onion, minced
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whole plum tomatoes, crushed by hand, with juices
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fresh basil, plus torn leaves for serving
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stale rustic bread, torn or cut into 1-inch chunks
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vegetable stock
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sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
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In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
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Add red pepper flakes and garlic and cook, stirring, until garlic just begins to turn golden.
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Add onion and cook, stirring, just until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add crushed tomatoes and their juices, along with basil sprigs, and bring to a simmer.
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Stir in bread. Ladle stock on top, stirring to combine. Simmer bread, adding more stock as needed, until bread is completely softened and custardy and soup has thickened to a porridge-like consistency, about 25 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper. Discard basil sprigs.
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Spoon into bowls, generously drizzle with olive oil, and grind black pepper on top.
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Garnish with torn basil leaves and serve
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