Bread. Add dried bread to the tomato/broth mixture and simmer until the bread is soft. Then you can use a potato masher or whisk to keep breaking it down. The addition of egg and ham make it reminiscent of many breakfast dishes, but the rich garlic broth makes it really feel like something you would find at dinner.

If the meatballs are not being cooked immediately, it’s essential that the onions cool completely before being added to the raw minced pork. With Rachel's expert guidance you can learn the classics and then expand your horizons, with delicious, achievable, heart-warming recipes you'll turn to time and time again, including . . . Pappa al pomodoro hails from the Tuscany region of Italy and is especially popular and fiercely claimed in Florence and Siena. It essentially translates to “tomato mush” and depending on where you have it and who is making it, it can range in texture from more of a porridge to a slightly thinner soup or stew consistency like we have here. But any way you have it, it is definitely all the yum. Just, all of it. Give your leftovers new life by turning them into French onion pasta. Ladle the onions and broth over a bed of cooked whole wheat pasta noodles. Top the pasta with additional cheese or serve with the cheesy toast. What to Serve with French Onion Soup All my recipes are at least triple tested to make sure they work and I take pride in keeping them as accurate as possible.Proof that soups are not just for winter. Bright, zesty and fresh. Comforting like Rachel herself' NADIYA HUSSAIN This recipe is from Marika Contaldo Seguso, an Italian cookbook author, and you can find her original pappa al pomodoro recipe in Milk Street. In This Post: Everything You Need For Tomato and Bread Soup I soon discovered that the best foods don't have to make sense. That first bite of rich broth, soft bread, and perfectly cooked egg will have you wondering why you haven't had this before. It's amazing how such simple ingredients can so easily combine to create a meal that is both simple and gourmet at the same time. When you’re ready to cook the meatballs, place a large frying pan on a medium heat and add the remaining olive oil and the butter (the butter helps the meatballs to brown really nicely). Once the butter has melted and foamed, add the meatballs and cook, tossing regularly, for about 8–10 minutes, until they are cooked through. Turn the heat down to low once they start to take on a golden hue. I wanted something that was sturdy enough to hold up to the soup, but soft enough to soak up all the delicious broth.

Cooking and Baking is my true passion. In fact, I only share a small portion of my recipes on Sweet As Honey. Most of them are eaten by my husband and my two kids before I have time to take any pictures! In this love-letter to the world's most ubiquitous dish, acclaimed TV chef, cookery writer and renowned teacher, Rachel Allen, explores everything soup has to offer. If for some reason you don't care for eggs or cannot have them, you can skip that element, but I encourage you to give it a test run. The egg adds a whole other level of deliciousness that can't compare.

Do I Have to Serve with An Egg?

Garlic Bread Soup is a wonderful combination of rich garlic broth, crusty bread cubes, and bits of ham. Topped with an egg, this Spanish recipe is one that most have never thought of making but will fall in love with after the first bite. Loaded with flavor and ever so filling, this is one of my favorite warm soups for cold winter days. French onion soup tastes like sweet caramelized onions, with intense savory notes from beef broth, wine, and brandy. White wine. White wine is used to deglaze the onions. You can have some dry white wine on keto if used in moderation, but unfortunately, the classic French onion soup uses quite a good amount, which brings the carbs very high. For this, the first instalment of my column, the recipe that I’m sharing with you is a curried butternut squash soup. Butternut squash is a perfect vehicle for spices and creamy coconut, and this silky smooth soup has some great gutsy flavours – just what we need right now. I adore the spicy pumpkin seed oil drizzled over the top for a contrast of textures. This is a super soup for making a large batch and freezing for a rainy day. Use other pumpkins or sweet potato in place of butternut if you wish.

When chopping the outer stalks of celery, it’s a good idea to peel away the tough fibrous layer on the outside.

What is Bread Soup?

Who is the author: World-renowned chef and cookery writer Rachel Allen teaches at the Ballymaloe Cookery School. Her cookbooks have sold over a million copies worldwide and she has hosted numerous accompanying TV series. While the meatballs are cooking, cook the spaghetti. Bring a saucepan of water to the boil, add a good pinch of salt, then add the broken pasta. Stir and allow to cook for 6–8 minutes, until al dente, then drain. Hi, I'm Carine, the food blogger, author, recipe developer, published author of a cookbook and many ebooks, and founder of Sweet As Honey.