Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Tuscany with this hearty Tuscan Artichoke Soup. Packed with artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy cheese, this soup is a comforting delight for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Soup:
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 14 ounces canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup marinated sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 32 ounces chicken stock or broth
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup packed fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded or grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Saute Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot. Saute celery, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes until softened.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken stock, and lemon juice. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Finish Soup: Add spinach and cream. Simmer, season with salt and pepper.
- Final Touch: Off heat, stir in cheese. Serve topped with more cheese and pepper.
Notes
- You can adjust the creaminess by adding more or less heavy cream.
- For a vegetarian option, use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Tuscan, Artichoke, Soup, Creamy, Italian
