Tomato florentine soup

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4cupsSliced carrots
cupChopped celery
1cupChopped onions
4Cloves garlic, minced
¼cupOlive oil
228 oz cans tomato puree
30ouncesChicken broth
10ouncesPk frozen spinach, thawed & drained
2cupsWater
1cupDry white wine
2tablespoonsWorcestershire sauce
cupBrown sugar, packed
2tablespoonsDried parsley flakes
1tablespoonSalt
1tablespoonDried basil
1tablespoonDried oregano
1teaspoonDried crushed red pepper
¾cupSmall bow tie pasta,uncooked
½cupQuick cooking barley,uncook
Grated parmesan cheese,fresh

Directions

Saute carrot, celery, onion and garlic in oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until tender. Add tomato puree & next 14 ingredients; stir well. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer one hour and 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in pasta and barley. Simmer uncovered, 20-30 minutes, or until pasta and barley are tender. To serve, ladle soup into individual bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Source: O'Malia's Cooking School - "Soup's On" by Jeanne Harned Typos by Jim Kirk - captain@...

Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #288 by Jim Kirk <captain@...> on Nov 04, 1997