Tomato Soup Florentine Recipe
I am beat after our whirlwind trip to Cooperstown last week. Between driving to Cooperstown, Syracuse, and back to New York City, I am ready to hang up my driving gloves for a little bit. Upon returning Sunday I was in the mood for bowl of comforting, healthy Tomato Soup Florentine. A restorative and nourishing meal, it was just the thing to welcome us home after a hectic week on the road.
There are many recipes tomato soup available and this happens to be my favorite. My mother first made it for me years ago and I was instantly hooked. At the time she served it I had just returned from college after a particularly rigorous fall semester. Perhaps it was the special feeling of comfort it imparted, but I have associated this soup with all good, warm feelings ever since.
Sentimental moments aside, two more reasons I am partial to this recipe is because a) it can be assembled with pantry basics and b) it doesn’t contain any cream. Like most people, I enjoy a good creamy soup from time to time, but in this case there is no need for it. Due to the slow and steady cooking method, the pureed onion, garlic and herbs blend beautifully with the chicken broth and tomatoes to form a full-bodied soup that lacks for nothing in the flavor department.
Like most great soups, this Tomato Soup Florentine is perfect for making during my daughter’s afternoon naptime. In fact, the flavor actually improves over time so I recommend making this a few hours, to a few days, before you want to eat it. When it comes to meal time we like to break out the panini maker and whip up some yummy grilled cheeses for dunking in our bowls. (Since paninis can’t be made ahead of time I usually hand my daughter her new Mr. Potato-Head and she is happily occupied for the few minutes it takes to grill the sandwich!) If you don’t feel like sandwiches, this soup is also delicious on it’s own with a side of cheese toast and a green salad.
Tomato Soup Florentine
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 28 ounce cans whole tomatoes with juice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 5 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and dried
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and stir until soft. About 4-5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and pepper flakes, cook for 1 minute.
- Carefully pour in white wine, simmer until almost completely evaporated. Pour in the cans of tomatoes with their juices, chicken broth and basil. Increase heat to medium-high and bring soup to a boil for 1 minute. Then, reduce heat and simmer soup for 10 minutes.
- Working carefully, puree soup with a hand blender until completely smooth. Or, scoop it into a blender and puree until smooth. When all of the soup is completed return it to the pot and bring it to a simmer.
- Allow soup to simmer for a few minutes, then stir in the sugar and vinegar. Stir in spinach and allow to wilt. Serve hot with a garnish of cheese.
Notes
Ooooo! Anytime tomato floretine soup is on a menu, I order it. Now I can make it at home! We've been in a real soup mood around here. Your timing is perfect.
Ooooo! Anytime tomato floretine soup is on a menu, I order it. Now I can make it at home! We've been in a real soup mood around here. Your timing is perfect.
Yum! Your tomato soup looks wonderful… I have some frozen tomatoes from my garden that would be great for soup!
Yum! Your tomato soup looks wonderful… I have some frozen tomatoes from my garden that would be great for soup!
Yummy! There's nothing like a bowl of soup to relax and comfort you.
Yummy! There's nothing like a bowl of soup to relax and comfort you.
Looks delicious–can't wait to try it. I love the absence of cream and the simplicity of making this from pantry staples.
Looks delicious–can't wait to try it. I love the absence of cream and the simplicity of making this from pantry staples.
YUM YUM YUM! I love tomato soup and make it all the time, but I am very anxious to try your recipe with the addition of white wine and balsamic vinegar! Thanks and enjoy your time home!
YUM YUM YUM! I love tomato soup and make it all the time, but I am very anxious to try your recipe with the addition of white wine and balsamic vinegar! Thanks and enjoy your time home!
Made this last night for my Pokeno group and got rave reviews! They loved it and all asked for the recipe!
Made this last night for my Pokeno group and got rave reviews! They loved it and all asked for the recipe!
honestly..i didnt like it. the vinegar was just too much for me. good base though!
honestly..i didnt like it. the vinegar was just too much for me. good base though!
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