Tomato Florentine Soup

Servings:

Cooking Time:

Ingredients:

• ½ cup onion, diced
• 1 tsp garlic, minced
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup tomatoes, diced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• ¾ cup spinach, chopped
• ¼ cup red wine
• 1 tbsp basil
• 1 ½ tsp oregano
• 2 ounces prosciutto (or country ham), diced
• Romano cheese, grated

Instructions:

• Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan.
• Add the onion and garlic and cook until just soft.
• Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, broth, spinach, wine and herbs.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer 35 minutes.
• Add the prosciutto and simmer 10 minutes longer.
• Serve warm garnished with the Romano cheese.

The flavors of tomatoes, spinach, and prosciutto combine to create a satisfying soup.