Creamy Tomato Florentine Soup

Ready for a warm bowl of soup? This Copycat Tomato Florentine Soup is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, the same kind you would have ordered at Zio’s years ago! Made with tender spinach, tomatoes, and a creamy broth, it’s perfect paired with grilled cheese and can be made gluten-free!

This creamy tomato Florentine soup is the perfect lunch or dinner soup to pair with a toasty grilled cheese. It’s packed with tomatoes, fresh spinach, and herbs, and is so good it will warm you right up. This is a classic tomato-based soup, but with spinach and herbs, it has a wonderful flavor.

One of my favorite memories of college is going to the nearby cafe for tomato soup and grilled cheese on cold days. I remember taking a break in between classes, heading to that cafe to do homework, and enjoying their delicious soup and sandwiches.

Anytime that I have grilled cheese and tomato soup, it takes me right back to that time in life. It’s funny how certain foods can even trigger memories that are so real. This one just reminds me of a simple, cozy time in life. I enjoy being able to share it now with my family.

What you’ll love about this easy recipe:

• Restaurant-inspired recipe!
• Easy to make at home.
• Can be made gluten-free.
• Creamy, Rich, and Cozy!
• Perfect weeknight dinner or meal prep!

Ingredients for Tomato Florentine Soup:

• Onion
• Butter
• Garlic
• Chicken Broth
• Canned Tomatoes
• Ketchup
• Vegetable Juice
• Basil
• Dill Weed
• Hot Pepper Sauce
• Sugar
• Black Pepper
• White Cooking Wine
• Butter
• Gluten-Free or Regular All-Purpose Flour
• Half and Half
• Spinach

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. In a large stockpot, place the onion and butter and saute them over medium heat, adding in the garlic. Let this simmer for about 5 minutes.
2. Add in the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, ketchup, vegetable juice, basil, dill, hot pepper sauce, sugar, pepper, and wine.
3. Let this simmer and cook for about 15 minutes.
4. While this is simmering, melt the butter and whisk in the flour over medium heat or in the microwave.
5. Whisk this mixture into the stockpot and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes.
6. Whisk in or mix in the half and half, then add in the spinach. Stir this well to combine.
7. Let this warm and simmer for about 5 minutes.
8. Serve.

How do you make Creamy Tomato Florentine Soup?

This soup is very similar to Zio’s Tomato Florentine Soup, for those who are familiar with Zio’s. Tomato Florentine Soup is a creamy tomato-based soup with spinach, which is the “florentine” in the soup, along with herbs. It has a velvety texture and richness.

This Dutch oven is the best choice for making Creamy Tomato Florentine Soup. It allows you to make the entire soup right there in the Dutch oven on the stove.

What type of cream do you use for Creamy Tomato Florentine Soup?

The creamy part is made with the cream, of course. I use half and half for this recipe; however, you can also use heavy cream.

I would recommend using full cream or half and half to get the best taste and texture.

How do you make this tomato soup gluten-free?

This recipe can be made gluten-free with a simple switch of flour with gluten-free all-purpose flour.

I use Better Batter Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour, King Arthur, Bob’s Red Mill, or Cup 4 Cup. Be sure that whichever flour you choose, it’s an even ratio to regular all-purpose flour.

Tips for making Creamy Tomato Florentine Soup:

Let the soup sit for about 5 minutes after it’s cooked to thicken up a bit. It’s supposed to be a thicker tomato soup.

If you want extra protein, add Italian Sausage or Shredded Chicken.

We think this is best served with a grilled cheese. We use gluten-free bread to make ours, but you can easily make an Air Fryer Grilled Cheese to pair with the tomato soup.

• Use a large pot or Dutch oven.
• Use gluten-free all-purpose flour if you need this soup to be gluten-free.
• Do not overcook the spinach; it will be done quickly.
• Pair with grilled cheese!

How do you store leftover soup?

Once the soup has fully cooled, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When ready to reheat, add to a small saucepan on the stove and heat on medium heat until cooked through. If needed, add a little bit of chicken broth to thin it out.

Tomato Florentine Soup is a wonderful twist on a classic, bringing in the flavors of fresh spinach, which adds more nutrition too!