Copycat Zio's Tomato Florentine Soup

Steps

1. 1

   Begin by heating the 3 Tbsp of Butter and whisk in the flour over medium heat. Once this gets bubbly and well combined set aside.

2. 2

   In a large stock pot, place the onion and butter and saute them over medium heat, adding in the garlic. Let this simmer for about 5 minutes then add in the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, ketchup, vegetable juice, basil, dill, hot pepper sauce, sugar, pepper, and wine.

3. 3

   Let this simmer and cook for about 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Next add in the flour and butter mixture that was sitting aside, whisk this in. Let this cook and simmer for 30 minutes on medium heat.

5. 5

   Pour in the 1/2 and 1/2 and mix well then add in the spinach.

6. 6

   Let this warm for about 5 minutes then serve.