Tomato Florentine Soup

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This hearty tomato Florentine soup has great tomato flavor from caramelized tomato paste and crushed tomatoes, with plenty of spinach that complements the flavors. The cheese and lemon topping with a hint of dried oregano adds an extra pop of flavor.

Liv Dansky

Updated on September 18, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

a recipe photo of the Tomato Florentine Soup served in a bowl with a spoon — Photo: Brie Goldman

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Soy-Free Egg-Free

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 medium stalks celery, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano, divided
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (28 ounce) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
4 cups lower-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup whole-wheat elbow macaroni
1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach
¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, celery and carrots; cook, stirring often, until tender, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon oregano; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomato paste; cook, stirring constantly, until the tomato paste is darkened and caramelized, about 2 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, broth and macaroni; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until the pasta is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine cheese, lemon zest and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano in a small bowl. Using your fingers, gently rub the mixture together until fragrant and well mixed, about 1 minute.
Remove the soup from the heat; stir in lemon juice. Divide among 4 bowls and top evenly with the cheese mixture.

To make ahead

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

322	Calories
10g	Fat
45g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 2 cups
Calories 322
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 45g	16%
Dietary Fiber 10g	36%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 12g	24%
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 7mg	2%
Vitamin A 10464IU	209%
Vitamin C 31mg	34%
Vitamin E 1mg	9%
Folate 40mcg	10%
Vitamin K 183mcg	153%
Sodium 745mg	32%
Calcium 178mg	14%
Iron 6mg	33%
Magnesium 73mg	17%
Potassium 978mg	21%
Zinc 1mg	9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Tomato Florentine Soup

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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