Description
A quick and comforting Tomato Florentine Soup featuring a hearty tomato base combined with fresh vegetables, tender macaroni noodles, and nutrient-rich spinach. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for a cozy meal and can be garnished with parmesan and parsley for added flavor.
Ingredients
For the Tomato Florentine Soup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, or 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 cheese
- Freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat the pot: Place a large pot over medium heat. Once warm, add olive oil and swirl the pan to coat the surface evenly. Heat until the oil is hot and shimmering.
- Sauté vegetables: Add chopped onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic to the hot oil. Stir to combine and sauté until the vegetables are tender, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add seasonings and tomato paste: Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and tomato paste. Mix well and let the mixture simmer for 1 minute to develop flavor.
- Add liquids: Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken or vegetable broth. Stir thoroughly, scraping any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot for extra flavor. Increase heat to medium-high and bring the liquid to a boil.
- Cook macaroni: Once the broth is boiling rapidly, add dry macaroni noodles. Stir to combine and boil for about 8 minutes, until the noodles are just al dente.
- Add spinach and finish: Stir chopped spinach into the soup, allowing it to wilt slightly from the residual heat. Remove the pot from heat immediately.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly grated parmesan and chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Make It Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free macaroni and ensure the broth used is certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
