5.0 from 12 votes
Artichoke Soup Recipe
This artichoke soup is hearty and heavenly in taste and texture. It is simple to make and full of flavor. Serve it with a main dish, or make it your light and healthy meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 96 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil more for serving
- 1 white onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 shallot minced
- 1 Yukon Gold potato medium-size, peeled and chopped
- 1 ounce package frozen artichoke hearts thawed
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- ¼ cup parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onion, shallot, and garlic, stirring occasionally until softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Cook the Potatoes: Add the chopped potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.
- Simmer the Soup: Add the artichokes, 2 cups of stock (reserve 1 cup), thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir well, then cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are fork-tender.
- Blend to Your Preference: Using an immersion blender (or working in batches with a stand blender*), puree the soup until smooth, adding the remaining stock gradually to reach your desired consistency. For a chunkier texture, blend lightly, leaving small bits of artichoke intact. For a silkier finish, blend thoroughly until completely smooth.
- Serve & Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and drizzle with olive oil. Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs and serve with toasted bread for dipping.
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Notes
- * if using a blender, make sure the soup cools for at least 15 minutes before blending.
Nutrition Information
Calories
96kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
880mg
(37%)
Potassium
273mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
528IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 880mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 528IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.