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A white bowl of tomato florentine soup on a white tabletop.

Tomato Florentine Soup

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A quick & easy comforting soup made from a hearty tomato base, full of fresh veggies and tender noodles.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Recipe makes approximately 4 servings

Equipment Needed

  • Large pot with lid
  • large wooden spoon

Ingredients Needed

For the Tomato Florentine Soup

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 large carrots (peeled, chopped)
  • 1 stalk celery (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (more or less to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 32 ounces chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 cup dry macaroni
  • 2 cups chopped spinach

Suggested Toppings (Optional)

  • freshly grated parmesan
  • freshly chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Heat pot over medium heat. When pot is warm, add olive oil and swirl pan to distribute oil across surface. Continue heating pot until oil is hot and shimmering.
  • When oil is hot, add chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Stir to incorporate, then sauté until tender, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
    Top-down view of a large stock pot with oil, onions, carrots, and celery.
  • When veggies are tender, add Italian seasoning salt, pepper, and tomato paste. Stir to incorporate, then simmer 1 minute.
  • Add diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir well, scraping up any bits of onion or garlic that may be stuck to bottom of pan. Increase heat under pot to medium-high and bring liquid to boil.
  • Once broth begins to boil rapidly, add dry macaroni to pot and stir well. Boil noodles 8 minutes or until just al dente.
  • When macaroni is cooked to al dente, add chopped spinach to pot. Stir to incorporate, then remove pot from heat.
    Top-down view of tomato florentine soup in a large oval stockpot.
  • Portion soup into serving bowls. Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

  • Make It Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free macaroni and be sure your broth is completely gluten free.

Nutrition Info (Approximate)

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 261kcal | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 46g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Net Carbs: 41g | Vitamin C: 11mg | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 1840mg | Potassium: 479mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg