Like Zio's Tomato Florentine Soup

"This soup is flavorful, hearty, filling, rich and satisfying. It is easy to make and if you enjoy tomato soup this is well worth trying. I found this recipe in the Colorado Springs Gazette online, it is courtesy of Zio's Itallian Kitchen. I am posting the original, feel free to modify it to fit your taste."
 
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photo by Jb Tyler, TX photo by Jb Tyler, TX
photo by Jb Tyler, TX
photo by Jb Tyler, TX photo by Jb Tyler, TX
Ready In:
1hr 10mins
Ingredients:
18
Serves:
6-8
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ingredients

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directions

  • Prepare a roux: Heat 3 tablespoons butter in heavy saucepan over medium heat until foaming. Whisk in flour. Cook until straw colored, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Sauté onions in 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat until golden brown.
  • Add garlic and continue to sauté 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove mixture from heat and pure in food processor.
  • Prepare chicken base: Dissolve chicken bouillon cubes in hot water.
  • In a small Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat tomatoes, ketchup, vegetable juice and chicken base over medium-low heat.
  • Add pured onion mixture, basil, dill, hot pepper sauce, sugar, black pepper and wine.
  • Simmer 15 minutes.
  • Whisk in roux and simmer an additional 30 minutes over medium-low heat.
  • Whisk in cream.
  • Add spinach.
  • Serve immediately or cool and refrigerate.

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Reviews

  1. Soup is my favorite food. The tomato Florentine soup from Zio's specifically is my favorite soup and has been for at least a decade. I have been hunting for a good copycat for at least that long. I found this, and made it. I was nervous. It smelled right, but I was still kind of suspect. I WAS SO WRONG. This soup is a spot on recreation of the soup from Zio's! So, thank you so much for putting this out there!!!
     
  2. This is just like what I had it Zios. I love this soup and I was so easy to make. Also is good served over pasta as a sauce.
     
  3. Such a great recipe! Especially for a rainy day. We made this tonight without the wine. It was superb! Great with some garlic bread and fresh salad.
     
  4. I have always loved Zio's florintine soup, and was excited to find this recipe. It is absolutely wonderful, full of flavor, and easy to make. I added cooked tortellini to it to make it even more filling, and, honestly, it was heavenly.
     
  5. I made this for the Pick A Chef Fall 2009- Perfect for those cool evenings - salad - crusty bread and a glass of wine! Really good, and not too hard - and a big plus, most of the ingredients are pantry staples!
     
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