Spicy-Hot Tomato Soup (Zuppa Piccante al Pomodoro) - Fiery Foods & Barbecue Central

Ingredients

• 8 tomatoes (plum tomatoes are best)
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 9 ounces. bread
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1 bunch fresh basil, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 small chile pod, red, hot (Thai, Serrano, or Birdseye), seeds and stem removed, chopped (or more to taste)
• Salt and pepper to taste