Summer Tomato Florentine Soup

Directions

  1. 1Heat the olive oil in a soup pot and add the onion, garlic, celery and carrot, and sauté until softened.
  2. 2Stir in the tomato paste and diced tomatoes and let cook with the vegetables for a few minutes.
  3. 3Season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4Add 4 cups of broth and bring to a bubble.
  5. 5Lower the heat and simmer.
  6. 6Add the orzo and cook, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
  7. 7Add the spinach once the pasta is cooked and remove from heat once wilted.
  8. 8Add more broth if the soup becomes too thick.
  9. 9Serve topped with Parmesan, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 1 carrot, sliced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 lbs roma tomato, diced
  • salt (optional)
  • pepper (optional)
  • 4-6 cup vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup orzo
  • 2-3 cup spinach, chopped
  • to topping parmesan, freshly grated
  • to topping basil, thinly sliced

Equipment

soup pot