Published on 09/19/23

This warm and cozy Tomato Florentine Soup is perfect for all those chilly months coming up this time of year! Made with real, simple ingredients that are packed with so much flavor. This soup season, you have to make this comfort food and serve with ALL the toppings!

The best recipe for tomato florentine soup.

The Best Tomato Florentine Soup

There is simply nothing better on a chilly day, than a nice warm bowl of homemade soup! This super easy tomato florentine soup recipe is definitely going to hit the spot and warm you up. Plus, there is just something about a simmering pot of soup on the stovetop that just adds an amazing aroma to the house and warms your soul. There are a variety of different ways to serve up this flavorful soup, so get creative and enjoy!

Looking for another homemade tomato soup recipe? Try our Creamy Tomato Basil Soup! So good, especially when served with some grilled cheese sandwiches.

What You Will Need

butter – just a little bit in the hot pot to sauté all the fresh veggies.
minced garlic & yellow onion – classic flavor starters that are always a must!
carrots & celery – you can’t make a homemade soup recipe without these fresh vegetables.
chicken broth – just pick-up your favorite broth at your local grocery store or level up the flavor by making homemade chicken broth!
crushed tomatoes & tomato paste – the tomato base for this delicious tomato soup.
Italian seasoning, kosher salt, ground black pepper, & red pepper flakes – simple seasonings that bring so much flavor!
lemon zest – this touch of acidity will help to lighten & brighten all the flavors in the pot.
coconut sugar – perfect for a touch of sweetness. Option to sub with brown sugar, if you want.
parmesan rind – we love to buy a wedge of parmesan to cut off the rind for the soup and grate the rest to serve on top of the finished soup.
orzo – a delicious pasta that looks like rice but is actually pasta. If you need more info on how to cook orzo, just checkout our step-by-step tutorial.
fresh spinach leaves – another fresh vegetables that is nice addition to this hearty soup recipe.
serving suggestions: grilled bread, croutons, grated parmesan, fresh basil leaves, fresh parsley, etc.

How To Make Tomato Florentine Soup

The first steps to making this easy soup recipe are to bring a large soup pot to a medium high heat, add the butter to melt, and then toss in the garlic and onion to soften.

A dutch oven with melted butter, onion, and garlic.

Next, add the carrots and celery with some salt and pepper. Move around in the pan to sauté for 3-5 minutes.

Carrots and celery added to the pot to saute.

Then add the rest of the tomato florentine ingredients (except parmesan rind, orzo, & spinach) to the pot and stir to fully combine.

Broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, seasonings, lemon zest, and coconut sugar added to the pot.

Now toss in that parmesan rind to the large pot, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

A parmesan rind added to the pot of tomato soup.

Shortly before serving the hot soup, add the handfuls of fresh spinach and stir to combine. The spinach leaves will wilt quickly.

Spinach leaves toss in to the pot of soup and a wooden spoon.

While the soup is simmering, you can cook the orzo in a separate pot until it’s al dente according to the package directions.

A bowl of tomato florentine soup over some cooked orzo.

Best Ways To Serve Tomato Florentine Soup

Once everything has been cooked, grab your favorite soup bowl, add a big scoop of orzo, and then ladle the soup on top. Sprinkle some fresh parmesan and fresh basil or parsley on top. We also love dunking a big slice of sourdough bread with butter on top!

A fully topped bowl of tomato florentine soup with a small bowl of parmesan cheese on the side.

Recipe FAQ

Orzo: we love the size and texture of this classic pasta, but you could also serve this classic tomato florentine soup over another pasta variety or rice.
Vegan: easily swap out the butter for olive oil and chicken broth for vegetable broth to make this a vegan tomato florentine soup.
Protein: if you are looking to add some protein to this tomato spinach soup, you could add some cooked Italian sausage or cannellini beans.
Freezing: this is a great option for freezing! Once the soup has cooled off, place in a freezer safe container (leave room for expanding), and store for up to 3 months. Just keep a box of orzo in the pantry to make when you are ready to reheat. Do not freeze with the orzo pasta.

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