Tomato Florentine Soup Recipes?

Question

Does anyone have a good tomato florentine soup recipe?

Answer 1

Tomato Florentine Soup

4 c sliced carrots
1 1/4 c chopped celery
1 c chopped onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c olive oil
2 28 oz cans tomato puree
30 oz chicken broth
10 oz pk frozen spinach, thawed
-& drain; ed
2 c water
1 c dry white wine
2 tb worcestershire sauce
1/3 c brown sugar, packed
2 tb dried parsley flakes
1 tb salt
1 tb dried basil
1 tb dried oregano
1 ts dried crushed red pepper
3/4 c small bow tie pasta,uncooked
1/2 c quick cooking barley,uncook
1 grated parmesan cheese,fresh

Instructions

Saute carrot, celery, onion and garlic in oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until tender. Add tomato puree & next 14 ingredients; stir well. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer one hour and 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in pasta and barley. Simmer uncovered, 20-30 minutes, or until pasta and barley are tender. To serve, ladle soup into individual bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Answer 2

1 med. onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 (1 lb.) cans tomatoes
2 (1 lb.) cans tomato sauce
2 tsp. oregano
2 tsp. basil
2 tsp. thyme
1 bay leaf
1 bunch fresh spinach, washed & chopped
Salt & pepper to taste

Saute onion and garlic in large kettle in olive oil. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and spices. Simmer about 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Add spinach. Makes about 6 (2 cup) servings.