Tomato and Bread Soup with Fresh Figs

Bread and tomato soups are a Mediterranean staple—think, for instance, of the Tuscan pappa al pomodoro. What makes this sopa from Extremadura unique is the way it is eaten: topped with fresh sliced figs or green grapes. This recipe is from Jarandilla de la Vera, an extraordinarily fertile section of northern Extremadura renowned for its fruit, which the locals happily mix into savory dishes such as soups and salads. Use the ripest tomatoes you can find, preferably ones from th