Servings:
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 ounce pancetta, chopped
- 1 ounce small onion, chopped
- 3 ounce (3/4-inch-thick) slices rustic rye bread (each about 5 3/4 by 3 3/4 inches), cubed
- 6 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
- 1 cup (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Preparation
Baking Directions:
Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat.
Add the pancetta and sauté until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes.
Add the onion and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes.
Add the bread and toss to coat with the pan drippings.
Sauté until the bread is crisp and golden, about 5 minutes.
Add the broth, tomatoes, basil, oregano, and crushed red pepper.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
Cover and simmer until the flavors blend, about 10 minutes.
Season soup with salt and pepper.
Stir the mascarpone and sour cream in a small bowl to blend.
Ladle the soup into bowls.
Spoon a dollop of the mascarpone mixture atop the soup and serve.
