Chicken And Potato Florentine Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
14 ounces crushed tomatoes
14 ounces diced tomatoes
6 fresh basil leaves, cut in thin strips
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3 medium potatoes
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
3 ounces spinach leaves, torn in pieces
1/2 cup milk
4 ounces whipped soft cream cheese
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Preparation

Heat butter and olive oil in Dutch oven. Add onion and garlic; saute until translucent.
Add broth, water, tomatoes, basil, sugar, Italian seasoning, paprika and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer 10 minutes.
Peel and thinly slice potatoes. Add to tomatoes and simmer 30-40 minutes, until potatoes are almost tender.
Add chicken and spinach. Simmer 10-15 minutes.
Blend 2 cups of soup with half and half and cream cheese. Pour into Dutch oven; blend and heat through.
Stir in balsamic vinegar.