# Tuscan Tomato-Bread Soups Trader Joe’s New Pappa al Pomodoro is the Ultimate Comfort Food By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-12-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pappa-al-pomodoro References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/pappa-al-pomodoro) This winter, Trader Joe's wants to help consumers beat the cold with its new Pappa al Pomodoro. Trader Joe's Pappa al Pomodoro is inspired by the classic tomato-bread soup from Tuscany. The dish starts with imported Italian tomatoes that are pureed and cooked in a rich vegetable broth made from carrots, onions, and garlic. The savory tomato base is then kicked up a notch with seasonings like sea salt, basil, crushed red peppers, and olive oil. To thicken it, Trader Joe's add a bit of rustic, Tuscan-style sourdough bread. Best of all, Trader Joe's Pappa al Pomodoro comes in frozen, single-serving cylinders, so all you have to do is unwrap, heat, and enjoy. Image Credit: *Trader Joe's.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Frozen Comfort Foods:** The rise of frozen, single-serving comfort foods presents an opportunity for companies to innovate in the frozen food industry. - **Ethnic-inspired Soups:** Inspiration from global cuisine offers an opportunity for companies to introduce new, flavorful soup options. - **Clean Label Convenience Foods:** The demand for clean label, convenient meal options creates an opportunity for companies to innovate in the prepared food industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Frozen Food:** Frozen food companies can tap into the growing demand for convenient, yet high-quality, comfort foods. - **Soup:** Companies in the soup industry can diversify their product offerings by drawing inspiration from global cuisine. - **Prepared Foods:** Prepared food companies can offer clean label options while still providing convenience for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heat-and-Eat Italian Flatbreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-tomato-red-onion-focaccia.md) - [Italian Tomato Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomodoro-cremoso-salad-kit.md) - [Organic Lentil Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-lentil-vegetable-soup.md) - [Organic Split Pea Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-split-pea-soup.md) - [Basil-Infused Peeled Tomatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-whole-peeled-tomatoes-with-basil-leaf.md) - [Burrata-Filled Ravioli Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-tomato-burrata-ravioloni.md) - [Organic Roasted Vegetable Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-roasted-vegetable-pizza.md) - [Artichoke Bread Puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artichoke-bread-pudding.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Chicken Chilis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-bean-chicken-chili-soup.md)