Creamy Spinach Artichoke Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Course
Soup
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Soup
Description
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Soup starts with butter-sautéed onion and garlic which forms a flavorful base. Frozen chopped spinach is cooked down before adding flour to thicken and chicken broth to achieve a soup consistency. Canned artichoke hearts bring a mild tangy note and texture. Heavy cream and cream cheese contribute to the soup's rich and silky mouthfeel without overpowering the vegetable flavors. Parmesan cheese adds a delicate savory and nutty taste, enhancing the overall depth. The low-heat melting method prevents curdling and maintains smoothness.
This soup serves well as a starter or light main dish alongside crusty bread or crackers. Its creamy texture and balanced flavor make it versatile for different occasions, especially in cooler weather. Adjusting the amount of cream allows control over richness.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 onion chopped
- 4 garlic minced (or 3/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder, cloves
- 1 - 9- ounce spinach may use 1/2 of pkg. if you so desire, frozen, chopped, packaged
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 Tablespoons flour may delete if you want gluten-free or keto-friendly soup
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 - 14 ounce artichoke hearts drained and roughly chopped, canned
- 1- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream depending on how creamy you want the soup
- 1 - 8- ounce cream cheese package
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese plus additional 1/2 cup for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute longer.
- Stir in frozen spinach. Stir often and break apart using a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until spinach is warmed throughout. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir in flour, stirring well to avoid any lumps.
- Pour in chicken broth and artichoke hearts. Heat for 5-10 minutes.
- Turn heat to LOW. Add heavy cream. Stir together. Add cream cheese and let melt slowly. You want it to be at a low heat to prevent curdling.
- Stir in parmesan cheese.
- Season according to taste. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese shavings.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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