CHICKEN AND POTATO FLORENTINE SOUP

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On a recent visit to Olive Garden, I tried their Chicken and Potato Florentine Soup and savored every bite. Later, I tried to order some for take out only to learn that it was no longer on their menu. I hoped that someone had created a copycat recipe. But my searching only revealed that others also loved this soup and were looking for a copycat recipe. I only had the soup once -- and that was several weeks ago. This is my attempt.

Provided by Peprich

Categories     Potato

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
14 ounces crushed tomatoes
14 ounces diced tomatoes
6 fresh basil leaves, cut in thin strips
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3 medium potatoes
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
3 ounces spinach leaves, torn in pieces
1/2 cup milk
4 ounces whipped soft cream cheese
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat butter and olive oil in Dutch oven. Add onion and garlic; saute until translucent.
  • Add broth, water, tomatoes, basil, sugar, Italian seasoning, paprika and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Peel and thinly slice potatoes. Add to tomatoes and simmer 30-40 minutes, until potatoes are almost tender.
  • Add chicken and spinach. Simmer 10-15 minutes.
  • Blend 2 cups of soup with half and half and cream cheese. Pour into Dutch oven; blend and heat through.
  • Stir in balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.1, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 69.4, Sodium 698.4, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 7.8, Protein 20.6

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