Tomato Soup

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May 18, 2024

This Tomato Soup is really delicious and so simple to make. The surprise ingredient is Acini di Pepe Pasta, which is a tiny, round pasta that translates to "seeds of pepper" in Italian, though they are much smaller than actual peppercorns. They are classified as pastina, or "little pasta," and are often used in broth-based soups like Italian Wedding Soup.

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 medium sweet onions, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups low-sodium chicken stock

28 ounce can crushed tomatoes

Large pinch of saffron threads, optional

½ tablespoon salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ cup Acini di Pepe pasta

½ cup heavy cream

Directions

1In a large pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

2Stir in the chicken stock, tomatoes, saffron (if using), and salt and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, add in the tiny pasta and simmer for 10 minutes.


3Stir in the cream, return the soup to a very gentle simmer and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring frequently.


4Turn off heat, cover the pot and let rest for about 10 minutes (this will allow the pasta to plump up a bit more.)

Serve hot soup with croutons, oyster crackers, popovers, or a grilled cheese sandwich.

Recipe from Belly Full.

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