Mario Batali's Chilled Tomato and Bread Soup

A soup that keeps you cool? Yes indeed.

skill level

Easy

time

60-120min

servings

8-10

cost

Contributed by : Mario Batali

A soup that keeps you cool? You bet - and it's another yummy Italian dish from Mario Batali.

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step 1

ingredients 5 Lb Overripe Heirloom Tomatoes (cored)
3 Cups Torn-up Day-old Italian or Country Bread
1/2 Cup Fresh Basil Leaves
2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Thyme Leaves
Salt
Freshly Ground Pepper

instructions In a food processor, blend the tomatoes until liquid. Add the day-old bread, basil, and thyme, and season aggressively with salt and pepper. Blend. If too thick, thin with water. Refrigerate 1 hour to chill.
step 2

ingredients 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Grated zest and juice of 2 lemons
2 Teaspoons Hot Red Pepper Flakes
4 Scallions (whites) and about 2 inches of greens thinly sliced

instructions In a medium mixing bowl, gently mix the olive oil, zest and lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and scallions together. Season lightly with salt.
step 3

ingredients 8 1/2-inch-thick Baguette Slices (toasted and cooled)

instructions Divide the chilled tomato soup among eight bowls. Float 1 slice of toast in the center of each bowl. Sprinkle the scallion mixture on top of each toast, and serve.
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