ZUPPA DI POMODORI CIPOLLE (TOMATO ONION SOUP)

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This is a fairly easy and terrific recipe to try, especially in the summer if you have an over-abundance of home-grown tomatoes. Use the fresh herbs, if possible, for a true taste sensation!

Provided by Cream Puff

Categories     Onions

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 depending on size of bowls, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups beef broth
6 cups tomato juice
8 fresh home-grown tomatoes (or 1 28 oz. can tomatoes)
6 medium yellow onions
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1/2 tablespoon fresh rosemary (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
1 tablespoon fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 loaf crusty Italian bread, sliced into 1-1/4-inch chunk (*see note)
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Slice tomatoes in quarters.
  • Thinly slice onions (about 1/4").
  • In large kettle, mix the following: beef broth, tomato juice, tomatoes, onions, garlic and herbs (basil, parsley, rosemary & oregano). Bring to a boil, lower heat and allow to simmer for approximately 25-30 mjnutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place 6 individual, oven-proof serving bowls onto baking sheet(s) - this will aide in placing and removing bowls from oven. Place a chunk of bread into each of the 6 individual, oven-proof serving bowls. Ladle soup over bread and top with Mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and nice bubbles begin to form. Carefully remove from oven.
  • *NOTE: Keep in mind the size of your serving bowls when you purchase and/or slice the bread. For example, if using an Italian Panne bread, slice the bread in half from top to bottom, then slice vertically into 1-1/4" slices (or you may not want your chunk of bread that big, depending on the size of your bowls). If using a baguette, you need only slice the bread the thickness you desire. You get the idea, right?.
  • You can serve this with a crisp green salad or as a prelude to any meal. Great to serve company or for dinner parties!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.6, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 30.2, Sodium 1914.3, Carbohydrate 67.2, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 18.7, Protein 21.3

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