Pappa al pomodoro soup

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Peel and finely slice the garlic, and place in a large pan on a medium heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, stirring regularly.

Step 2

Pick the baby basil leaves into a bowl of cold water for later, then pick the rest of the leaves into the pan.

Step 3

Before the garlic starts to colour, add the tomatoes and 2 tins’ worth of water, season with sea salt and black pepper, and bring to the boil, gently mashing the tomatoes.

Step 4

Tear in the stale bread, stir, then leave to simmer on a low heat for 5 minutes, or until thick and delicious.

Step 5

Finely grate and stir in the cheese, then taste and season to perfection.