RECIPE # 4270 CHICKEN FLORENTINE SOUP February 16, 2009 - NewsChannel5.com | Nashville News, Weather & Sports

Sean Begin / Daily Dish / Chicken Florentine Soup

2 Tbsp. Olive Oil

½ cup diced onions

½ cup diced carrots

½ cup diced celery

2 cloves garlic (minced)

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup diced tomatoes

1 lemon (juice only)

1 cup cooked rice

2 cups roasted or grilled chicken (bite size pieces)

2 cups fresh spinach

2 oz. fresh basil

Salt and pepper to taste

• 1) Heat oil in soup pot
• 2) Sautee' onions, carrots, celery and garlic until onions are translucent.
• 3) Add chicken broth and tomatoes and lemon juice.
• 4) Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
• 5) Add remaining ingredients, simmer for 15 minutes.
• 6) Salt and pepper to taste.
• 7) OPTIONAL: Garnish with grilled croistini topped with pesto