Tomato Florentine Soup

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1 bouillon cube
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
• 4 cups tomato sauce
• 1/2 pound spinach, rinsed well and drained
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Roux or cornstarch (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, combine water, bouillon cube and bay leaf over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, then add onion, tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir well and continue to cook 3 to 5 minutes longer.
2. Add spinach and salt and pepper.
3. If desired, thicken with a roux (melted butter-flour mixture) or cornstarch.
4. Remove bay leaf before serving.