Post by marlaoh on Oct 5, 2004 7:33:08 GMT -6
Tomato Florentine Soup
" This is a very hearty, delicious soup. Spinach and other vegetables are simmered in a complex tomato base. Served with salad or sandwich, it makes a complete meal. "
Ingredients
2 cups chicken stock
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup tomato juice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped spinach
1/2 cup diced zucchini
1/4 pound cooked pasta
1 pinch ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the stock, tomato sauce, tomato juice, tomato paste and sugar. Whisk these ingredients together, then add the celery, carrots, spinach, zucchini and pasta.
2 Simmer over medium low heat for 30 minutes, or until all vegetables are to desired tenderness. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.
Makes 4 to 6 servings
" This is a very hearty, delicious soup. Spinach and other vegetables are simmered in a complex tomato base. Served with salad or sandwich, it makes a complete meal. "
Ingredients
2 cups chicken stock
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup tomato juice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped spinach
1/2 cup diced zucchini
1/4 pound cooked pasta
1 pinch ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the stock, tomato sauce, tomato juice, tomato paste and sugar. Whisk these ingredients together, then add the celery, carrots, spinach, zucchini and pasta.
2 Simmer over medium low heat for 30 minutes, or until all vegetables are to desired tenderness. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.
Makes 4 to 6 servings