Zuppa Minestra Di Pomodori

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Boiling, Stewing Cuisine: Italian Courses: Baked Goods

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 6 Calories: 781.4

Description

This Italian bread features Ripe tomatoes, Garlic, halved, Fresh basil, washed. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Wonderful fresh from the oven, pairs well with any meal. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Directions

Sliced italian bread, Toasted and rubbed with Garlic BEV: GATTINARA.
Peel and coarsely chop the tomatoes, saving the juice.
In a deep, heavy saucepan,
combine the tomatoes and juice with the garlic, basil, salt, lemon juice, and nutmeg.
Bring to a full boil.
Lower heat and simmer gently approx.
minutes.
Cool and puree in an electric blender.
Rinse the saucepan and dry well.
Place over medium heat and melt the butter.
Blend in the flour, stirring vigorously about 1 minute.
Add the Seasoned Chicken Broth, stirring constantly with a large wooden spoon until the mixture comes to a full
boil .
Cover and cook over low heat about 12 minutes.
Add the tomato puree to the thickened broth and cook over low heat approx.
minutes longer.
Taste and add the sugar, if the broth seems too acid.
Serve hot in bowls or chill well and serve cold.
If desired, float the slices of Italian bread on top

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 781.4kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37.0g57%
Saturated Fat 12.1g61%
Cholesterol 229.7mg77%
Sodium 5090.4mg213%
Total Carbohydrate 28.4g10%
Dietary Fiber 5.6g23%
Sugars 7.7g
Protein 74.7g150%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Zuppa Minestra Di Pomodori