Name: Pappa al Pomodoro
Cook time: 1 Hour
Total time: 1 Hour
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds tomatoes, cored, quartered; 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds; 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 sprigs basil; 1/4 loaf country-style bread, crust removed, torn into 2" pieces (about 1 1/2 cups), divided

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The soup equivalent of dipping your bread into tomato sauce, this rustic dish is summer's comfort food.

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