TOMATO SPINACH SOUP

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I first sampled this soup in a local restaurant. After some experimenting with ingredients and seasonings, I finally found a combination my family preferred to the original.-Erna Ketchum, San Jose, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 large yellow onions, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 quart water
4 beef bouillon cubes
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups loosely packed spinach leaves
Grated Parmesan or shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute onions in oil over medium heat for 10 minutes or until tender. Add the next eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in spinach; simmer for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Garnish individual servings with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 575mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.