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					Italian Pomodoro Soup
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					Yield: Makes 6-8 servings
					
					
			
				
				 
				
				
				
					
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											| 3 | lbs. | tomatoes | 
									
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											| 8-10 | ounces | Italian bread, stale or lightly toasted | 
									
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											| 1/2 | cup | olive oil | 
									
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											| 2 |  | large cloves garlic, chopped | 
									
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											| 2 | teaspoons | chopped fresh sage leaves | 
									
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											| 6 | cups | beef stock | 
									
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											|  |  | Several sprigs of fresh thyme | 
									
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											|  |  | Salt to taste | 
									
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											|  |  | Pepper to taste | 
									
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						Directions:
						Bring large pot of water to boil.  Drop in tomatoes.  Poach 20 seconds.  Drain tomatoes under cold water.  Peel off and discard skins.  Cut tomatoes in half;  squeeze out seeds.  Chop tomatoes;  set aside.  Discard water. 
Cut bread into 1/2-inch thick slices.  Toast in a preheated 400-degree oven for 3-4 minutes.  
Heat olive oil in soup pot over low-moderate heat.  Add garlic and sage;  cook briefly.  Add bread;  cook, stirring gently, 2-3 minutes.  Add tomatoes;  cook 4-5 minutes to soften.  Add stock and thyme.  Bring to a simmer;  cook 30 minutes or until bread has absorbed much liquid.  Remove thyme;  season with salt and pepper.  
					 
				
				
				
					
						Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
					 
				
				
				
				
				
				
					 
				
			 
		 
		
	 
 
	World Fresh Market Recipes
	https://www.worldfreshmarketus.com/Recipes/Detail/4305/Italian_Pomodoro_Soup