Easy Tomato Florentine Soup Recipe
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Easy Tomato Florentine Soup is your childhood tomato soup all grown up. It is creamy and delicious without using a lot of fat. I’ll guarantee you will not miss it.
Remember that Manchego grilled cheese sandwich that I made to celebrate “Grilled Cheese Day”? Well, that isn’t really the only reason I made it. I made it because it tastes so darned goooood. This is the grown-up Tomato Florentine soup that I made to go with it. I’ve made this soup a couple of times, and I knew it would be the perfect accompaniment to my grilled cheese sandwich. The thing I like about it is you can cook it up in a jiffy or just let it sit and stew awhile. Another thing that I love about this soup is that it is creamy and delicious without using a lot of fat.
I’ll often serve half and freeze the other half for another day. I love soup year around and it’s like my soup bank. I love opening my freezer door and having such wonderful choices when we need a quick dinner. To me, soup is like a warm hug and it always evokes memories of our Saturday lunch which 9 times out of 10 was tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwiches.
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Once you try this soup, you’re not going to want the canned version. Homemade is almost always better tasting and you get the benefit of smelling it cook!
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Easy Tomato Florentine Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1-1/2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
- 3 - 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes (drained and juice reserved)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp flour I use unbleached white
- 2 bay leaves
- 32 oz low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cups of cooked pasta optional, I don't add it
- 10 ounces baby spinach roughly chopped and larger stems removed
- 1 tsp sherry
- salt and pepper
- Grated Parmesan cheese and croutons for garnish
Instructions
- In a large soup pot or dutch oven (6-7 qt), heat the butter and olive oil. Add the onions and saute for 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste, brown sugar, and diced tomatoes. Continue cooking until most of the juice has cooked off (12-15 minutes).
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Using a blender or food processor, puree ingredients until smooth. Return smooth puree back to the pan. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the reserved tomato juice, broth and bay leaves. Bring soup to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer and cook an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaves and stir in pasta if using, spinach and sherry. Season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until spinach is wilted. Serve with a garnish of parmesan cheese, and croutons if desired.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
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I love making – and eating – soup. This looks perfect for the cold Sydney weather, can’t wait to try it.
Thank you! Perfect for a day like that indeed!
Love the colour of this gorgeous Soup , Julie . I bet it tasted even better ! I’ve never really made tomato soup , bookmarking this ๐
Thank you. It is so smooth and flavorful.
Just made it today…I really loved it…I used fresh tomatoes though
I’m so glad that you like it! Simple enough but I’ve never used fresh tomatoes. Thank you for letting me know Lina!
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This one is a must try Julie.
Wondefully comforting Julie! It has become cold here again.. Perfect soul food!
Cold and rainy here too. Perfect for soup or more fun in the kitchen! Have a great weekend Sonal.
I have been looking for a low-fat tasty tomato soup so I really want to try this. So many use cream in them which I love, but don’t want on a regular basis. Thanks for sharing this, Julie!
Thanks Shari! I swear it tastes like it has cream in it.
….and a gorgeous soup to go with that yummy grilled cheese sandwich. That soup color looks amazing too Julie! Your soup and sandwich would have gone down well today, we’re back too cooler temps in the 50’s. I just wish spring would stay, we were in the 80’s last weekend.
I know! Chilly and rainy here too. Great time to try and get some things done?
Hi Julie, I’ve nominated you for the Real Neat Blog Award, please check my post out, should be posted soon.
You are so sweet! I think we have our love of cooking in common, but in reading your answers, we have so much more in common.
Haha, thank you, yes so true lol
Wow ลฃhank soup looks fabulous. … can’t wait to give it a try…. ๐
Thank you Chitra! That is indeed a compliment coming from you. Have a great weekend!
This sounds absolutely delicious!
Thank you Lori!
Perfect to go with that grilled cheese ๐
I agree Sarah! Match made in kitchen heaven.
When I saw this bowl of soup, I immediately remembered your grilled cheese. Tomato soup and grilled cheese are one of the perfect combos. Thanks for another awesome treat, Julie. xx
Thanks Jhuls! Indeed a match made in heaven.
I find making my own soup so satisfying and like you Julie, enjoy it year round. So many flavours to experiment with – will definitely be trying your version!
Thank you!
Oh, I’m sure it was delicious, especially with the spinach, croutons and grilled cheese! ๐
Thanks Ana! I always make my own croutons out of bread that is not as fresh. My hubby snacks on them like candy. Thanks for stopping and have a wonderful weekend!
Oh man can I take those grilled cheeses you made and dunk them into this amazing soup?! You’ve just won my heart and my appetite today!
Thank you Stephanie!
That’s awesome!
Thank you Lina!
Fantastic Julie! Looks and sounds so great! I had never considered using flour as a thickener for tomato soup but it makes perfect sense! What a perfect complement to that fantastic grilled cheese sandwich!
Thanks Tracey!
Mmmmm mmm! sounds so good! And looks like it takes a short amount of time to make! I know what I’m making for my kids on soup day! They love grilled cheese and tomato soup.
Thank you! I hope the kiddos love it!
Mmmmm! This sounds so yummy, Julie! I love the idea of baby spinach in tomato soup. I can’t wait to try it! Many thanks, Julie! โก
Thanks Dawn! Welcome back to toasty Midwest
Oh my goodness I love the color of tour soup :-)looks so inviting
Thank you so much!
Looks delicious! Nothing better than a soup like this to feel healthy and warm inside. I have never made proper tomato soup, this is interesting!
Thank you! I appreciate you stopping by!
Num! I am so upset that I missed National Grilled Cheese day!! I think the soup looks wonderful and I love versions like this that can be made with what usually can be scrounged up in my kitchen!
I have also read that it’s the whole month but heck I don’t know the days or the rules. ๐
What a delicious tomato soup recipe. Especially with spinach added in. I’m going to make this for sure.
Thank you! Please let me know what you think. I love it!
Fabulous. I love that you use canned tomatoes with y our soup. I’ve never had good luck with fresh!
Thank you Mimi I’ve used fresh and its a heck of a lot of work and I don’t think it tasted any better.
Definitely gonna save this recipe. I can almost taste it, it looks so good!! ๐
Thanks Debbie! It’s sole but doesn’t cheat in flavor.