More OCD Revisited: Pappa al Pomodoro Recipe
Ingredients
- (Tuscan Tomato and Bread Soup)
- 8 thick slices whole wheat bread
- 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 c. chopped onion
- 1 t. minced garlic (about 2-3 cloves)
- 1/4 t. dried crushed red chili pepper
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes (I used a home-canned quart and pureed it.)
- 1/4 t. fresh ground black pepper
- 4 c. chicken stock
- Parmesan cheese for garnishing
- (Can you keep a secret? When I tested this recipe for the contest, I used my own homemade whole wheat bread, not the sponsors. Shhh!)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2114g | |
| Calories 1386 | |
| Calories from Fat 573 | 41% |
| Total Fat 64.79g | 81% |
| Saturated Fat 9.75g | 39% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3650mg | 152% |
| Potassium 3733mg | 107% |
| Total Carbs 167.47g | 45% |
| Dietary Fiber 30.3g | 101% |
| Sugars 14.97g | 10% |
| Protein 47.98g | 77% |
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