Eggs in Purgatory
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 197.1
- Total Fat: 12.8 g
- Cholesterol: 245.0 mg
- Sodium: 1,335.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 8.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
- Protein: 8.9 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Eggs in Purgatory calories by ingredient
Introduction
This is a tomato soup with a poached egg in it. It is meant to be served with day old Italian bread which you can add if you want This is a tomato soup with a poached egg in it. It is meant to be served with day old Italian bread which you can add if you wantNumber of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil,
3 to 4 cloves garlic
Pinch hot red pepper flakes
1 28 oz. can whole peeled tomatoes, coarsely chopped, with juice
3 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 large eggs
4 slices rustic italian bread
Shredded basil, for garnish (optional)
Directions
The original recipe calls for fresh shredded basil and a pinch of red pepper
Directions
In a skillet over medium
heat cook the oil, garlic, and pepper
flakes until garlic is just beginning to turn
golden, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes,
water, salt, and pepper.
Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 10 minutes.
Crack one egg into a small bowl. Carefully
lower edge of bowl into simmering liquid,
allowing egg to slip into pot. Repeat with
remaining eggs. Cover pot and cook until
whites are cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
Serve soup and poached
eggs over toasted bread for traditional serving method drizzle with a little more
oil, and serve immediately.
Serving Size: 1 egg + soup makes 4 servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MRSBAD85.
Directions
In a skillet over medium
heat cook the oil, garlic, and pepper
flakes until garlic is just beginning to turn
golden, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes,
water, salt, and pepper.
Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 10 minutes.
Crack one egg into a small bowl. Carefully
lower edge of bowl into simmering liquid,
allowing egg to slip into pot. Repeat with
remaining eggs. Cover pot and cook until
whites are cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
Serve soup and poached
eggs over toasted bread for traditional serving method drizzle with a little more
oil, and serve immediately.
Serving Size: 1 egg + soup makes 4 servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MRSBAD85.