Tomato Spinach Soup

Yesterday we were all feeling a wee bit icky. It was a tomato soup and grilled cheese day. My kids love this soup (my two-year-old devoured two bowls!).

Tomato Spinach Soup

1 large shallot, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, diced
1/4 cup onion, diced small
2 tbsp olive oil
28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
14 oz. can diced tomatoes
14 oz. can chicken or vegetable broth
2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
5 oz (half a bag) of cleaned spinach
parm cheese

Saute shallot, onion and garlic in olive oil about 5 minutes. Drain diced tomatoes add to pan with crushed tomatoes, broth, spices and salt and pepper to taste. Shred spinach with a knife and add in handfuls to wilt in soup. Add sugar by the spoonful if soup tastes bitter, about 2 tsp should do it. Let it simmer 10 minutes and serve with a sprinkling of parm cheese. This makes 4 hearty servings.