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Tomato Soup with Pancetta
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Soups and Stews Overall User Rating: 
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Delicious!
07/11/2008 at 03:55pm
User: Mallory from atlanta, GA User Rating:
I really enjoyed this soup. My recommendation so that the bread doesn't get too soggy is to only put in bread to the portion you're eating. It makes the soup thick and hearty, without being slimy, etc. I like mine with a lot of kick so I add extra red pepper flakes.
It is so easy
04/07/2008 at 09:25pm
User: KAREN from IRVING, TX User Rating:
For me is a very simple recipe and delicious.I like very much
Mark from Syracuse, NY
03/11/2008 at 12:46am
User: Mark from Syracuse, NY User Rating:
Fantastic taste...easy and probably the best tasting tomato soup I have ever had. I have made it twice and both times it has been a hit
A Dinner Party Highlight
03/07/2008 at 09:32am
User: Robert from Irwin, PA User Rating:
This soup got raves from all of our recent dinner party guests. Everyone wanted to know the recipe! It is easy and delicious!!
Wonderful Recipe
03/01/2008 at 07:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This soup is so good, everyone i have made it for loves it. I did add a few things, first i added a tbs of chopped garlic w the onion. then i added 1 sm can of tomato paste for xtra tomato flavor. then i added a roasted red bell pepper chopped. and also some toasted pieces of rye bread on top. It has been a hit every time.
Fast, Easy and Great!!!
02/11/2008 at 06:23pm
User: Andrea from Largo, FL User Rating:
Wow, what a great addition to our Tomato soup and Grilled Cheese nights!!! Ran out of canned and will never buy canned again!!! The kids loved it (9, 8 and 2)and it had a fresh, real flavour to it. The adults also liked the combo's. THANK YOU!!!
Mmm, watery
02/09/2008 at 10:20pm
User: Jamie from Durham, NC User Rating:
This soup was pretty good. Although, I usually like thicker soups. I think next time I may want to add pieces of meat or add some thickening agent. Overall yummy.
Great the first day but...
02/05/2008 at 10:43pm
User: Michael from Monroe, MI User Rating:
And not cause the bread got soggy. I thought the taste was wonderful, but the next day I just felt I couldn't eat it anymore. I might be the texture and the tomato chunks, I may try crushed or more of a puree tomato base next time. Oh and I used Habenero flakes, WOOHOO it was spicy!
Fabulous soup
01/25/2008 at 04:39pm
User: Jean from Williamsburg, VA User Rating:
This is a real favorite! My husband didn't like tomato soup until he had this. He really liked this as did everyone else. The bread as a thickener is a real winner. Thanks. Love Giada's recipes. Jean Williamsburg, VA
Have had better Giada recipe's
12/29/2007 at 06:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have had a lot of Giada's recipes and this was not one of her best. The bread gets really mushy, and the tomatoes don't really blend with the broth very well. So, you get a kind of brothy soup and wanting more tomato flavor. Also, if you added your dollop of sour cream and marscapone, changes it to an odd color, and the cheese flavor is a bit too strong. Might be better after a day when the flavors can meld, but didn't have that luxury.
Tomato and Pancetta Soup
10/31/2007 at 09:54pm
User: Annie from Fort Worth, TX User Rating:
I really expected to be WOWed by this recipe. Although it was good, I was a little disappointed. There were good flavors going on, but, oddly, I couldn't taste the tomato. I also pureed everything in hopes that it will maintain a good consistency. I will make it again, though, but I might add a little more bacon and tomato.
comforting
08/06/2007 at 06:59pm
User: vanessa from san juan, PR User Rating:
its amazing and yummy.. although it is kind of spicy. If you dont like the spice in soup just ommit the red pepper flakes and its good to go!
yum
05/25/2007 at 09:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
very easy, very good. there's just enough going on to make it exciting and full of flavor. definitely a keeper!
Expat in the Netherlands
04/12/2007 at 08:16am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a very nice soup. It was easy to make and I had all ingrediants on hand. Tomato soup is one of my husbands favorites and he really enjoyed this soup. The only change I made was to add 2 tbsp of tomato paste, for a stronger tomato flavor, which my husband prefers. Thank you Giada for a great recipe.
wonderfully easy and great for a large group of people
03/16/2007 at 01:12pm
User: Stephanie from Philipsburg, PA User Rating:
Every Saterday one of the family members take turns cooking for the entire family(about 25 with children). This could be quite the undertaking, If you do want to do something different. Well, tomarrow is my Saturday. I tried this soup last night for my husband and children and they loved it and it was very easy and with working, 2 children ages 3 and 4, and a husband that is working evenings, supper can be a little pressing. It was snowing and soup sounded wonderful. I made it with canned tomatos from our garden and used dried basil from the yard and it was a big hit. My husband suggeated that I make it for tomarrow so everyone could try it. It's made and I only need to warm it up and bake some fresh bread and we will be ready for the family of 25 and let it snow, let it snow. We will be warm and this soup I am sure will warm the spirts and insides of everyone who will be there. Thank you ! Stephanie
Disappointed!
03/15/2007 at 12:54pm
User: Jennifer from richmond, VA User Rating:
I was disappointed in this one, which is rare for one of Giada's recipes. I found the soup too watered down and bland. The soggy bread was okay, but i can definately understand why many viewers didnt care for it. It didnt taste bad, persay, but i wont be making this one agin.
Good, simple, hearty.
03/12/2007 at 09:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I loved it!
The Best
02/24/2007 at 06:29pm
User: Lyn from Saint Charles, IL User Rating:
Giada does it again. Simple to make but big on flavor.
Wonderful soup!!
02/15/2007 at 07:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My husband made this for me and my son. I think this is the best tomato soup ever. Pancetta definitely adds great flavor. It seemed pretty easy to make too. He even brought to work and shared, and everybody loved it! I will request this one again.
Not your usual tomato soup
01/27/2007 at 07:28pm
User: REGINA from Charlotte, NC User Rating:
We enjoyed the dish and would make it again and again and again....
soggy bread
01/26/2007 at 07:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The base of this soup was delicious...my bread never really crisped up in the pot as the recipe said and then it was just soggy....which wasn't a texture I appreciated. Quick and easy but I'd switch to tortellini as another cook suggested
The BEST Tomato Soup
01/24/2007 at 01:11pm
User: Jean from Williamsburg, VA User Rating:
My husband is not a soup lover but this soup was a true winner. The last time I made it I did not have the pancetta and used plain old bacon. It was stll great and my company-real soup lovers-asked for the recipe. Thanks. We love your recipes. Jean Williamsburg,VA
Tomato soup with pancetta
01/23/2007 at 06:02pm
User: Gerilynn from Fredericksburg, VA User Rating:
Very easy to make; comforting like tomato soup is but with a grown up taste.
Easy and delicious
12/31/2006 at 08:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Even my husband, who is not fond of anything too tomato-y, loved this soup. For those of you who find the idea of the bread in the soup weird, I can only say so did I, but I followed the recipe exactly and am glad I did. As it expanded and soaked up the flavors of the soup, the bread reminded me of matzoh balls - only much lighter. Brilliant!
Yummy, but prefer bread as croutons on top
12/04/2006 at 12:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This soup is easypeasy and delicious. My only complaint is that the bread just turns to goop after a day, so I've modified the recipe by simply making giant crunchy croutons and tossing them on top before serving. I also tried another option where I substituted prosciutto for pancetta, and that was rockin' too.
wow
11/21/2006 at 10:24am
User: CHAD from Kansas City, MO User Rating:
This was so easy and so good. I can't imagine it without the panceta though. It ads a lot. I also tried it blended with an immersion blender. it was tasty too.
Quick, easy, & tasty
11/19/2006 at 07:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Usually when I think of tomato soup it involves pureeing and straining and lots of cream. This dish is very tasty with just a dollop of cream at the end, provided by the sour cream and marscapone cheese. I decided to make this for the first time at a cooking club event and it was a smash, not to mention simple to put together in a short time, a must at such an event.
Delicious!
11/13/2006 at 03:25pm
User: Julie from Savannah, GA User Rating:
This is a wonderful recipe. So much flavor, you would never believe how easy it is. I can never find Pancetta, so I use bacon. I always look for pancetta, I can't wait to try it. But even with bacon, it is truly divine! We usually make this with her prosciutto and tomato sandwiches. Wondeful meal.
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11/07/2006 at 04:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
If I could give myself zero stars for the preparation of this soup, I would. After reading the reviews, I was really excited to make this soup. All was well until I added the bread. I used a hearty rye. I wouldn't have called it "rustic", but it is all I had availabe at the time. It bread was soggy and slimy at the end and the texture was all wrong. Bummer
Everything you'd want in a soup
10/17/2006 at 07:13pm
User: Jenny from Eustis, FL User Rating:
Not only was this one of the easiest recipes, it was one of the tastiest. With a quick cooking time, this makes a wonderful meal for a busy family. I have made this twice within a month and my family says it's now one of their favorites. I had to substitute the second time with Coppa rather than Pancetta but it tasted just as great. My husband added egg noodles to his rather than use the bread and it worked very well. We make this using organic and no growth hormone products to keep it really healthy without sacrificing anything. Just don't try the marscopone by itself... it looks better than it tastes all alone. Kind of like bakers unsweetened cocoa.
wonderful soup
10/11/2006 at 06:29pm
User: Marilyn from Jacksonvill, FL User Rating:
I made this soup just for me and have been eating it all week. It seems to get better and better. The rye bread did not break down all together but still thickened the soup nicely. I will definitely include this on my soup buffet at my next Dinners for 8 club
Wonderful!
10/11/2006 at 02:06pm
User: Matthew from Englewood, FL User Rating:
This dish was EASY to make and my family couldnt get enough of it! The flavors are incredible - with the pancetta and the dollup of mascarpone cheese/sour cream that really rounded out the soup and made it creamy! Makes me hungry just thinking about it! I recommend this soup to all my friends!
Easy comfort food!
10/08/2006 at 11:45am
User: Ellen from Muskego, WI User Rating:
Pancetta is available at some specialty stores and not in major grocery stores where I live- I used bacon instead of pancetta. The soup has good flavor and was easy to make. I made it with the bread- my husband really did not care for the texture of the soggy bread. Will try it again with tortellini as another reviewer suggested. Definitely a keeper! Canned soup doesn't come anywhere near the flavor!
Very easy, very nice
10/04/2006 at 08:58am
User: John from Tuckahoe, NY User Rating:
For a novice chef like myself, this recipe was a great combination of ease and great results. Even though it was easy, people would think you were a master chef with everything going on!
To "Live" For
09/26/2006 at 03:34pm
User: Nick from Seattle, WA User Rating:
My wife doesn't like to use the phrase, "to die for" -- she feels that "to live for" is more appropriate. And, this recipe fills that bill. I used a very heavy all rye seeded bread from a local organic store, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly -- and it was "wonderful". The best part is that it's so easy to make and just as good when reheated the next day. . . and the next . . . and the next!!
AWESOME!!
09/26/2006 at 01:05am
User: Caroline from shreveport, LA User Rating:
this was fabulous!..so quick and easy..I think even with and the pancetta..or bacon as i used...it would still be fabulous..great recipe!
Pancetta
09/26/2006 at 12:32am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
You can find it in your deli department of most major Grocery stores.
beyond expectations--bread was the best part
08/13/2006 at 12:46pm
User: Kelli from Grand Rapids, MI User Rating:
We've eaten canned tomato soup on Sunday afternoons for the entire length of our marriage--5+ years--and it has become a real comfort food. But, when I made this recipe my family loved it so much I will never eat the canned stuff again. I made it exactly as instructed--except I used 14.5 oz of diced fire-roasted tomatoes and 14 oz of tomato sauce instead of 28 oz of diced tomatoes. (I didn't have any regular diced tomatoes on hand). I thought the fire-roasted tomatoes were so good that next time I'll use 28 oz of them. But the fresh basil and rye bread were essential. They made the soup great. DON'T skip the bread! It is so wonderful and delicious. All those chunks of bread get coated in the pancetta flavors and soak up the soup, and it's just so delicious. Plus, the marscapone and sour cream mixture was so, so cool and creamy--it provides a great contrast to the hot soup. Thanks so much, Giada!
Delicious
07/20/2006 at 07:50pm
User: ANGELA from holbrook, NY User Rating:
I dont think you can ever go wrong with a Giada recipe. Excellent!!!!
Favorite Soup
06/13/2006 at 02:44pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We have made this wonderfull soup at least 2 times a month since we first tried it. The whole family loves it.
Loved it!
06/12/2006 at 11:53pm
User: Kelly from Quinnesec, MI User Rating:
My dad normally hates tomato soup but he couldn't get enough of this!! I've made it twice so far and it's gotten rave reviews from my entire family. It's delicious, easy, and a lot more filling than most soups - and the bread really helps with the texture. I know some people didn't like it but I thought it was interesting and tasty.
SOOO TASTY
06/02/2006 at 06:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This soup was so good and wonderful. My boyfriend and I both loved it. Except it was only for the two of us and there were a lot of leftovers. Next time I would only make half the amount.
Loved it!
05/21/2006 at 03:40pm
User: Hayley from new orleans, LA User Rating:
My favorite recipe for tomatoe soup ever! It's one of my personal favorites and I even added it to my recipe book.
Tomato Soup
05/16/2006 at 07:31pm
User: Candace from Providence, RI User Rating:
Simple to make. Probably tastes better in the winter. However a good hearty soup.
Excellent and Fast!
05/05/2006 at 12:50pm
User: Iris from St. Petersburg, FL User Rating:
This is a good soup. My husband loved it. I didn't have pancetta, so used bacon and it was still great.
Campbell's aint got nothin....
04/28/2006 at 10:50am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Campbell's aint got nothin on this soup. So good it woke me up this mornin craving it.
Fabulous!
04/27/2006 at 07:29pm
User: Jennifer from Dacula, GA User Rating:
My husband was late getting home from work so I ended up simmering the soup for about an hour and a half. It was so good--the flavors really fused together. The bread had pretty much disolved, except for the crust. Next time, I think that I will take the crust off the bread before throwing in and let it simmer.
Excellent
04/27/2006 at 04:49pm
User: Yuleydis from Orlando, FL User Rating:
This recipe is so delicious, so filling and at the same time is not overwhelming. I personally feel full and satisfing after i have a bowl of this soup. Thanks
Tomato Soup with Pancetta
04/26/2006 at 01:46pm
User: Linda from Anacortes, WA User Rating:
This was an easy recipe and the results were wonderful. I added a little too much spinach but decided that wasn't the worse thing that could happen. I was given EVERYDAY ITALIAN COOKBOOK as a gift and it's great too.
very good tomatoe soup...however
04/24/2006 at 10:36pm
User: nancy from franklin square, NY User Rating:
2 complaints-the marscapone &sour cream mixture seemed like it curdled almost instantly when added to the hot soup, and the mixture tasted just like sour cream anyway-why add the expensive marsacope?
wow - tasty and easy
04/24/2006 at 08:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great Soup for a quick meal. Rustic Rye not needed. I used Rustic Italian bread and it was great !! the cheese and scour cream mixture makes a creamy addition.
yummy....
04/21/2006 at 07:24pm
User: COLLEEN from Seattle, WA User Rating:
So easy to make and it tastes like it's been cooking all day. I used herb bread (because that's what I had on hand) and didn't have any marscapone or sour cream on hand so I skipped that and it was STILL amazingly good. I'll make this again and again- a perfect lunch or a great light dinner with a salad!
yummy
04/16/2006 at 03:53am
User: Monica from Missoula, MT User Rating:
Very good. I also left out the bread and put in some noodles and it turned out very well. The mascarpone and sourcream mixture adding so much to it.
WONDERFUL!
04/13/2006 at 11:54am
User: Sharon from Sun City, AZ User Rating:
This is one of THE best soups I've ever eaten. We've made it several times and served it to friends who rave about it and always ask for the recipe! The rye bread gives it a very unusual flavor. Sometimes I just put the croutons on top and other times I've put it in the soup. One time I also used bacon I had on hand instead of pancetta because I didn't have any. Surprisingly, it also worked. I thought it may really change the flavor but it didn't. So if you cannot find pancetta don't worry.....make it with bacon. It's a 'must try' soup!
Another great recipe from Giada!
04/11/2006 at 04:40pm
User: JENNIFER from Durham, NC User Rating:
Giada does it again...This is a really terrific tomato soup -- very hearty, with a unique mix of flavors. It's also incredibly easy to make and good left over, as well (add a little water if needed to adjust the thickness of the soup). The pancetta and red pepper really perk up the flavor and make it special, and the bread croutons give the soup a great texture. Definitely try the marscapone -- the soup is great even without it, but it is a great finishing touch that goes very nicely with all the other flavors!
Phyl - Burbank, CA
03/15/2006 at 04:46pm
User: PHYL from burbank, CA User Rating:
Without a doubt the best homemade tomato soup I've ever had. I make it whenever I need the tang that only tomato soup will give you. Thanks, Giada.
Amazing & Easy
02/19/2006 at 07:54pm
User: Michelle from Washington, DC User Rating:
Everyone I have made this for has asked for the recipe, including my to be mother in law!
Soupe
02/05/2006 at 03:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Je voudrai d'abord l'essayer !
Let down...
02/04/2006 at 08:09pm
User: Lisa from Gainesville, FL User Rating:
I was really looking forward to all of the rich flavors described on the show, but they just were not there. It was very bland and I had to add to it to give it flavor. I probably won't make this again. :-(
Irresitable
01/11/2006 at 04:36pm
User: Jill from Austin, TX User Rating:
I tried this recipe because it used pancetta, which I'd never tried, and because it was interesting that she used the rye bread cubes as a substitute for pasta/grains. I added some chopped spinach and a few garbanzo beans, and the results were fantastic. Best chunky tomato soup ever!
Wonderful
01/01/2006 at 01:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Herbs and Spices are a perfect match in this recipe.
LOVED IT!
12/21/2005 at 06:41am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this soup when my husband and I were sick. It was easy and tasted so good. The flavors are great. I didn't use the bread either. I puree'd it the next day - just to see if I liked the texture better. It made the soup thicker. Either way is good.
can't wait to try!
12/15/2005 at 07:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I reallllly want to try this, but does anyone know where to find pancetta? I have looked at several stores, but can't find...any suggestions?
delicious
12/12/2005 at 09:46am
User: denise from pgh, PA User Rating:
I never cared for tomato soup that my mother served from the can. I watched you make this soup and just had to try it. I made a few adjustments but thought it was simple, quick ,and delicious. I used bacon instead of pancetta. Although I love rye bread,I thought it would be too soggy left in the soup for any length of time and esp in leftovers. So I used tortellini. The overall flavor was really good. My family loved it. Thanks again Giada
Warm and Comforting
12/10/2005 at 01:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This soup was delicious! We followed the recipe exacactly, with the exception of using a baguette instead of rye bread and letting it simmer for longer than ten minutes. The bread broke down and thickened the soup and the mascarpone/sour cream mixture was the perfect finishing touch. It rounded out the flavors and gave the soup just a hint of creaminess. It's just the thing for a cold snowy night when you don't have a lot of time.
Shockingly Good
12/10/2005 at 09:09am
User: Bernadette from Westwood, NJ User Rating:
My husband has been eating, and loving, the canned tomato soup of his childhood for as long as he can remember. Snce I made Giada's tomato soup, he won't even touch the canned stuff. It's simple to make, and you feel like a gourmet when you taste the stuff. Superb!
Big Hit!!
11/26/2005 at 12:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a big hit at Thanksgiving from young and old alike. Very simple to make...I always try to have some on hand..and mascarpone cheese is absolutely delicious. I've never heard of it before this recipe and now I look for ones with mascarpone as an ingredient. thank you
Delicious!
10/29/2005 at 03:05pm
User: JANICE from Quincy, MA User Rating:
Amazing flavors from so little effort. I almost skipped the mascarpone/sour cream but am so glad I didn't. We have a new favorite soup!
This recipe is a keeper!
10/26/2005 at 02:27pm
User: Joan from Allen Park, MI User Rating:
This soup is fantastic! My whole family loved it. I'm craving a bowl right now!
Surprisingly flavorful
10/10/2005 at 02:12pm
User: elizabeth from Atlanta, GA User Rating:
I was somewhat skeptical about this soup's depth of flavor while skimming the recipe (noticing the short time for cooking), but I was pleasantly surprised!! Love pancetta but some frozen bacon worked well as substitute. Also, if you don't have a good, rustic bread on hand, just drop in some of the pre-baked Toasts. Don't skip the bread!! The point is that it thickens the soup and makes it quite rich and hearty when it becomes "soggy"! Thanks for a great show and recipe.
Sex Sells!
09/23/2005 at 02:13pm
User: PATRISHKA from Santa Clara, CA User Rating:
I love how this sexy lady gets lots of male cooks to review as well. As for the recipe...I used tomatoes from my garden and some leftover smoked pancetta from another dish. I pan fried the bread as stated in the recipe but added right before serving. Yeah, baby!
Quick & Easy with alot of possibilities
07/17/2005 at 08:35am
User: MICHAEL from Williamson, WV User Rating:
Making this soup is very simple and by adding such ingredients as chicken, shrimp,rice, or whatever taste you have, this can be a quick and homemade tasting soup for everyone to enjoy.
great soup
07/11/2005 at 07:17pm
User: Adriana from Atlanta, GA User Rating:
very easy to make and delicious
OUTSTANDING
06/02/2005 at 02:12pm
User: RONALD from Howell, NJ User Rating:
This soup is easy and outstanding. Thank you
MAGNIFICO
04/29/2005 at 11:04am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
SO EASY, SO DELICIOUS. I HAD TO MAKE WITH BACON-USED THICK CUT, SMOKY BACON. DID NOT ADD THE BREAD. IT CAME OUT TERRIFIC-MY HUSBAND ACTUALLY SAID IT WAS THE BEST SOUP HE HAS EVER HAD-EVER. WOW! WAY TO GO GIADA--WE LOVE YOU!
Tasty Rich and Delicious
04/14/2005 at 04:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is one of the best soups I have ever made. The rye bread cubes adds so much to this soup. The dollop of sour cream and mascarpone makes this soup rich and delicious. I used a thick quality bacon in place of the pancetta and used 4 cups of chicken stock and 2 cups of water instead. I recommend this soup. It's fresh and very Italian!
Soup Success
04/13/2005 at 12:18pm
User: Heather from Centreville, VA User Rating:
I'm not a cook and after making this soup I felt like a gourmet chef. Easy and delicous. what more could you want?
Delicious!
03/30/2005 at 09:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Delicious! Definitely MUST use all fresh ingredients for the soup! Use stale or day old rustic Italian OR Peasant bread, toasted, add it just before serving. If u have leftover cheesy garlic bread, add that just before serving. OR, pop in some ravioli OR tortellini. Or, serve w/a sandwich - cold OR hot - like a Panini.
Wonderful
03/28/2005 at 06:37pm
User: Kathy from Conyers, GA User Rating:
This soup was easy, light, fragrant and fresh.
T.L. in Bend
03/25/2005 at 06:25pm
User: tom from bend, OR User Rating:
I,like many others,loved the depth of the flavors but knew my wife would NOT like the soggy Rye bread so I pulsed the bread(in the pot) and it solved the problem. I added some fresh grated parmesan at the table Awesome.Served it with Cesar Salad and grilled garlic rye bread.
Amazing as always!
03/24/2005 at 11:52pm
User: JENNIFER from Sunderland, MA User Rating:
I am a young cook and have had some real mishaps in the kitchen. I started using Giada's recipe's, and not one of them has dissapointed me. This recipe was no different, so rich yet light, fulfilling and flavorful. For leftovers I blended the soup in a food processor, and found that the taste only intensified the next day. Thanks again Giada -- you truly inspired me to cook more!
tasty and easy
03/17/2005 at 07:32pm
User: CC from rehoboth, DE User Rating:
excellent soup..easy to prepare and omit the cheese for extra low cal filling treat
Tomato Soup with Pancetta
02/28/2005 at 12:45pm
User: MARY LOU from Manhattan, IL User Rating:
Excellent!! This recipe was a hit. I had my parents and mother-in-law over for dinner and made this and it was a great hit. My dad who does not like tomato soup loved this one and brought what was left home with him. Thank God I had extra pancetta to make another batch the next day. The marcarpone cheese and sour cream really made it. I did not use the bread.
Excellent
02/26/2005 at 07:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Excellent
SOUPS
02/20/2005 at 06:55am
User: MARTIN from North Platte, NE User Rating:
I made this for holiday party, and it was the only food everyone want'd to talk about. It Will be hard to have anyother kind of tomato soup agin
Very Yummy!!!
01/22/2005 at 11:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This soup was not only really easy to make, but was so delicious. I don't eat pork, so I substituted turkey bacon and the flavor of the bacon really makes the soup. It has become one of my favorite recipes!
Yummy!!
01/17/2005 at 11:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is the best tomato soup I have ever had. I used sourdough bread too and it was not as good as it could have been. I think using a crunchy day old bread would have been better. The flavor only got better day after day.
v
01/17/2005 at 01:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
v
Delicious
01/14/2005 at 06:55pm
User: LEIGH from Saratoga Springs, NY User Rating:
I have made the soup twice now w/ great success....I also added spinach and white beans for an added burst of flavor and nutrition
not hearty
01/12/2005 at 03:45pm
User: ANITA from Atlanta, GA User Rating:
good soup, not really hearty though, meat is barely notices in soup
Not sure if I would make it again.
01/09/2005 at 01:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I tried this tomato soup recipe because it seemed perfect for a quick meal night. I did not like the consistency or the visual of the rye bread cubes cooked in the soup. I think it would be better to add them at the end. I added the left-over soup to a pot of left-over gumbo---there it was a clear winner!
none
01/05/2005 at 02:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I toasted the rye bread then added. Thought it was wonderful. Tried half the recipe later with bacon and garlic powder, it was just as good. I definitely plan to serve it again.
Upscale comfort food
01/04/2005 at 04:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Another air-tight recipe from Giada. This was so easy and so good, and I loved the fact it was delicious served with grilled havarti and cheddar sandwiches on the left over bread.
Rosie/Michigan
01/03/2005 at 08:22pm
User: ROSEMARY from Grosse Pointe, MI User Rating:
When I saw this made with all of its freshness, I could not wait to make it. It did not disappoint. It had all the elements of Italy. So simple, just let the ingredients speak for themselves. It must be eaten fresh, at not as a left over, but it is so good who has leftovers!
Easy and Versatile
01/01/2005 at 11:30pm
User: JOAN from Vail, AZ User Rating:
Very light and flavorful. I left out the rye bread until the end. Poached some fish in soup and served it over the rye bread.
Easy and Awesome!
01/01/2005 at 09:39pm
User: DAVID from Owasso, OK User Rating:
I made this with smoked bacon as pancetta is hard to come by here in Oklahoma. It was phenomenally good. I used Italian bread since I don't care for rye. I also noted the bread would not crisp up with the bacon/onion drippings. I just ended up using a hand blender towards the end to break up the bread some, but not all the way. This made it thicker and everyone raved about it.
Tomato Soup
01/01/2005 at 06:53pm
User: IMELDA from El Paso, TX User Rating:
I am not very hot about soups. I tried this one and in delicious. Thank You Imelda
Love IT!
12/29/2004 at 11:57pm
User: VERONICA from Orlando, FL User Rating:
I toasted the day-old rye bread before I droped it into the soup. It was absolutely fabulous. Great recipe!
Easy TOMATO SOUP
12/21/2004 at 05:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Fast and easy soup.
Good soup
10/28/2004 at 12:24am
User: DUSTIN from Endicott, NY User Rating:
I used Sourdough bread in this soup as mentioned as a possible substitute for rye on the show. I found the bread soggy and distasteful. Other than that, loved the soup and will make it again w/ some type of noodle rather than bread.
Great versatile soup
10/25/2004 at 01:38pm
User: MARY from Cambria, NY User Rating:
Loved the flavors going on. Like another reviewer, I did not put the bread in the soup. I have made it a few times already and have even put in tortellini---excellent.
Very Easy Soup
10/06/2004 at 05:28pm
User: AMANDA from Middleburg, FL User Rating:
This soup is very easy to make and is very tasty. I did add a little extra red pepper since I like things a little bit more spicy. Overall, it is a very good soup.
Wonderful and easy to make!
10/03/2004 at 04:24pm
User: JAMES from Inver Grove Heights, MN User Rating:
I just made this as a suprise for my wife ... and it turn out great! Easy, with lots of flavor, and great for cloudy days! Thanks Giada!
Flavorful & Fast!
09/22/2004 at 01:17am
User: JIM from Shakopee, MN User Rating:
This incredibly easy recipe made its way to a recent camping trip where our Dutch Oven cooker did the work in about 30 minutes. I substituted the rye for asiago cheese bread and used a thick sliced bacon and a little garlic powder in place of the panceta. Fresh garden tomatoes and basil added to the fun of preparing the dish.
Great
09/15/2004 at 09:18pm
User: JAMES from Garden Grove, CA User Rating:
I used bacon instead of pancetta and it turned out very good. I can't wait to get some pancetta and make it again.
MMMMMmmmm Good
09/15/2004 at 06:01pm
User: DANIEL from Fresno, CA User Rating:
I made this super easy recipe for my father which is first generation American/Italian of his family and he loved it. He agreed that it brought back memories of when his mother cooked heart soups. The Aromas and Flavors of this recipe filled the house and takes you back. Great, Easy recipe to make.
Great
09/15/2004 at 05:03pm
User: NANCY from Huntersville, NC User Rating:
I loved this soup. It's so fresh and full of flavor!
Delish!
09/14/2004 at 12:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this soup last night and was very impressed with the depth of flavor. Anticipating the soggy bread element, I omitted that ingredient and didn't miss it. Also helps to make it lower carb for carb counters. I was amazed by the flavor. Good call on the low sodium chicken broth--the pancetta definitely adds enough salt. Good idea to wait until the end to add the salt and pepper. Definitely taste the soup first before adding. Also, I recommend using pancetta over basic bacon. The flavor is much more unique. Best part: the sour cream/marscapone addition. This just sealed the deal. I'm in love!
Great flavor, but...
09/13/2004 at 08:19pm
User: M from Ft. Worth, TX User Rating:
When I saw this recipe on Everyday Italian, I knew it would be one my husband and I would like. We are soup eaters and we both like tomato based soups. The addition of rye bread to it sounded incredible! We tried it this evening and was very impressed with the flavor, but were a little disappointed with the rye bread becoming soggy. If I had thought ahead and read the other reviews, I probably would have toasted the rye bread and added it as an accompaniment to the soup after I had ladeled it out into our bowls. The way I made it, I don't know if we'll be able to eat it as leftovers because of the texture of the bread after it sits in the refrigerator. However, we loved the flavor and will make this one again, with the aforementioned changes. I suggest that everyone try this!
AN EXCELLENT SIMPLE SOUP
09/10/2004 at 03:10pm
User: SIMON from Tampa, FL User Rating:
BLOODY GOOD EATING
Delicious tomato soup w/pancetta
09/07/2004 at 04:12pm
User: CATHY from Anaheim, CA User Rating:
This is a comfort food from the word go. It is quick and easy. It has a wonderful taste and its filling. For me it filled the need that I had.
Tomato Soup with Pancetta
08/30/2004 at 02:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I used bacon as she stated on the show instead of Pancetta bacon. This was an incredible soup. The time to prepare and cook this soup was maybe 25 min. I was very impressed with the flavor! I will fix this at least every month.
Delicious and Easy
08/30/2004 at 10:28am
User: ELIZABETH from Bloomington, IL User Rating:
I made this on Sunday with the other recipes from this episode of the Everyday Italian show. The flavors were fantastic - I would definitely make it again for company. One change I would make in the future would be to toast the rye bread separately and then add at the end just before serving. Because the stracato w/porcini mushrooms (another recipe from this show's episode) had to braise for 3 hours, I made the soup too early (which was fine for the most part), but the rye bread was too soggy and falling apart when we actually sat down to eat. The Marscapone cheese and sour cream combination was incredible!