Grilled Pappa Al Pomodoro With Crab Meat Crostini

Grilled Pappa Al Pomodoro With Crab Meat Crostini

Course :	Italian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

2 1/2	pounds	over-ripe tomatoes -- cores removed
1 1/2	cups	torn up day old bread
1/4	cup	fresh basil leaves
1	tablespoon	chopped fresh thyme leaves
1	teaspoon	salt -- to taste
1	teaspoon	freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste
8	ounces	fresh dungeness or maryland crab meat
2	tablespoons	extra-virgin olive oil
1/4	cup	extra-virgin olive oil
1	medium	juice and zest of 1 lemon
1	teaspoon	crushed red pepper flakes
2	medium	scallions -- thinly sliced
4	slices	baguette -- toasted and cooled

Preparation:

In a food processor, blend tomatoes until liquid. Add day old bread, basil, thyme and season aggressively with salt and pepper. If too thick, thin with water. Allow to sit in a cool place. In a medium mixing bowl, toss crab meat, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin oil, juice and zest of 1 lemon, red pepper and scallion gently together and season lightly with salt. Divide cool tomato soup among 4 bowls. Place 1 slice baguette in center of each bowl. Float 2 ounces crab meat mixture on top of each baguette slice and serve. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5672)