Name: Tomato Soup with Arugula, Croutons, and Pecorino
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 thick slices country-style bread, torn into bite-size pieces; 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling; Kosher salt; 1 large white onion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tablespoons thyme leaves; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 pounds beefsteak tomatoes, cut into wedges; Hot sauce, to taste; 1 cup baby arugula; 1 ounce Pecorino, shaved

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Don't pass over slightly bruised or extra-ripe tomatoes; they're often the most flavorful and especially good here.

Recipe information

Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

2 thick slices country-style bread, torn into bite-size pieces

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling

Kosher salt

1 large white onion, thinly sliced

2 garlic cloves, crushed

2 tablespoons thyme leaves

Freshly ground black pepper

1 1/2 pounds beefsteak tomatoes, cut into wedges

Hot sauce, to taste

1 cup baby arugula

1 ounce Pecorino, shaved

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss bread with 2 tablespoons oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt. Bake, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and crunchy, 8–10 minutes; set croutons aside.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion, garlic, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until onion is soft, 5–7 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring often, until they just start to release their juices, about 1 minute. Add 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Transfer tomato mixture to a blender and blend until smooth; taste and add hot sauce to your liking. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Drizzle soup with more oil and top with arugula, Pecorino, and croutons.
Do Ahead
Step 4
Croutons can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

TagsSoup Soup/Stew Arugula Leafy Greens Vegetable Pecorino Cheese Dairy Tomato Main Starter Dinner Nut Free Vegetarian Weeknight Meals Simmer Bon Appétit

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