Tomato Florentine Soup

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This was based on another recipe i found here on recipezaar - i made some adaptations to suit my personal taste (and replace an ingredient i couldn't find at my local grocery) and it turned out really well. I hope others enjoy this as much as my husband and i have!!

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Steps

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Heat olive oil over high heat in a large soup pot.

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Add the onion , celery , and carrots.

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Saute until the onions turn clear.

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Add in the soup , tomatoes , tomato sauce , salt , pepper , sugar substitute and water.

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Bring to a boil.

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Turn down to low heat and allow to simmer for about 1 1 / 2 to 2 hours.

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Add spinach , tortellini and basil.

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Bring back up to a low boil and cook 7-10 minutes or until the tortellini are tender.

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Ingredients

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cheese tortellini, fresh basil, olive oil, carrots, celery, onion, fresh spinach, water, tomato soup with basil, tomato sauce, no-salt-added diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar substitute