Best 7 Northern Cheesy Florentine Soup Recipes

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Northern cheesy florentine soup is a creamy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. Originating from the northern regions of Italy, this soup combines the richness of cheese with the delicate flavors of spinach and artichoke. It is a hearty and satisfying meal that can be easily prepared in one pot. The soup is typically made with a base of chicken or vegetable broth and heavy cream, along with a combination of cheeses such as Parmesan, mozzarella, and cream cheese. Spinach and artichoke hearts are added along with seasonings such as garlic, onion, and nutmeg. The result is a delicious and comforting soup that is sure to warm you up from the inside out.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN FLORENTINE SOUP



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Soup is what happens when I have leftovers in the house and it's time to clear out the veggie drawer. I got the inspiration while lunching at the Palm Tree Grille in Mount Dora when attending the annual Plant and Garden Sale. I didn't have their soup but it was on special. This will be great for lunches during the week.

Provided by Otterpond

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup baby spinach leaves
4 cups 99% fat-free chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 lemon, juiced
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried sweet basil
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in baby spinach.
  • Pour chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and lemon juice into the pot. Stir in pepper, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil; stir in chicken and rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until flavors combine, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 60.5 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1408.4 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

CREAMY FLORENTINE SOUP



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Make and share this Creamy Florentine Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pantry Chef Starkey

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of celery soup
2 cups milk
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a med sauce pan combine soups and milkheat to a simmer.
  • Add spinach, nutmeg and pepper.
  • Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.3, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 1168.8, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 9.9

FLORENTINE CARAMELIZED ONION SOUP



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Also known as "carabaccia", this is a local specialty in Florence, and is hard to find even in cookbooks specializing in Italian soups! The effect should be rich and somewhat sweet (but not too much). Adding roasted garlic would be a good variation.

Provided by Elsie Wollaston

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Onion Soup Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
4 pounds onions
2 teaspoons white sugar
salt to taste
1 (750 milliliter) bottle dry white wine
1 quart chicken broth
1 small cinnamon stick
4 cups cubed, stale French or Italian bread

Steps:

  • In a large heavy pot, heat oil over medium heat. Cut onions in half lengthwise, then slice thinly. Place sliced onions in pot and toss to coat with oil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened and beginning to color, 30 minutes.
  • Increase heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, uncovered, until onions are amber in color, 45 minutes.
  • Sprinkle onions with sugar and a little bit of salt; cook, stirring, until sugar melts and onions are caramel colored, 5 minutes. Pour in wine and broth, and place cinnamon stick in pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
  • Stir the bread into the soup and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally until the bread disintegrates, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove the cinnamon stick. Whisk the soup to incorporate the bread. Adjust seasoning. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.2 calories, Carbohydrate 75.2 g, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 470.4 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

CHEESY GNOCCHI FLORENTINE



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An Italian delicacy! Easily make a deliciously rich white sauce to coat store-bought gnocchi.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups half-and-half or milk
1 package (16 oz) shelf-stable gnocchi
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup shredded Muenster cheese (2 oz)
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large plum (Roma) tomato, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook spinach as directed on package; drain in colander or large strainer. Press to remove excess moisture. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter. Add onion; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in half-and-half. Stir in gnocchi; heat to boiling. Remove from heat. Stir in cheeses and nutmeg.
  • Spoon about 2 cups of the gnocchi mixture into casserole. Top with spinach, then remaining gnocchi mixture. Top with tomato slices; brush with olive oil.
  • Bake about 30 minutes or until bubbly and browned on top and gnocchi is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 3 g

CHICKEN FLORENTINE SOUP



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Put a Florentine-style twist on your next batch of cheesy chicken soup. Get out the frozen spinach and we'll show you how it's done.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
2 Tbsp. dry sherry
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
4 oz. OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Strips, chopped
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Swiss Cheese
4 tsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Bring first 5 ingredients to boil in medium saucepan, stirring occasionally. Simmer on medium-low heat 5 min.
  • Stir in chicken; cook 2 to 3 min or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve topped with cheeses.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 490 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g

FLORENTINE CHICKEN SOUP



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"My husband loves Alfredo sauce, so I'm always looking for new variations," writes Cindie Henf from Sebastian, Florida. "This easy-to-make soup is wonderful with crusty Italian bread and a tomato-mozzarella-basil salad. Best of all, it's the perfect amount for two of us."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked penne pasta
1 package (6 ounces) ready-to-use chicken breast cuts
4 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and sliced
3 fresh rosemary sprigs, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup Alfredo sauce
3 tablespoons prepared pesto
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute the chicken, spinach, red peppers, rosemary, garlic powder and pepper in butter until spinach is wilted. Stir in the broth, Alfredo sauce and pesto; cook for 4-5 minutes or until heated through., Drain pasta and add to the soup. Sprinkle with pine nuts and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 865mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CHEESY CHICKEN FLORENTINE



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Try your hand at making Cheesy Chicken Florentine using this recipe from My Food and Family. This Healthy Living recipe is easy to make and delicious.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1 pkg. (6 oz.) fresh baby spinach leaves
1 pouch (4 oz.) VELVEETA Cheese Sauce Queso Blanco
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray 8 to 10 min. or until done. Stir in pasta sauce; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until heated through.
  • Drain pasta; return to saucepan. Add spinach, VELVEETA and Parmesan; mix lightly.
  • Spoon pasta mixture into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with chicken mixture and mozzarella. Bake 10 to 15 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 510 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 48 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Fresh spinach and artichokes will give your soup the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of cheese. A combination of Parmesan, Asiago, and fontina is a classic, but you could also use Gruyère, mozzarella, or cheddar.
  • If you don't have any heavy cream on hand, you can use milk instead. Just be sure to add a little cornstarch to help thicken the soup.
  • Serve the soup immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat over medium heat until warmed through.

Conclusion:

Northern Cheesy Florentine Soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is packed with flavor from the spinach, artichokes, and cheese, and the creamy broth is sure to warm you up. Serve it with a side of crusty bread or a salad for a complete meal.

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