Creamy Lemony Tuscan Artichoke Soup
Creamy Lemony Tuscan Artichoke Soup is a comforting and vibrant dish that captures the essence of Italian cuisine. With its luscious texture and bright citrus notes, this soup not only warms your heart but also tantalizes your taste buds. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and will leave your guests asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Add the artichoke hearts and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream, and warm through for 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat; add lemon juice and thyme. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Return to low heat if needed; adjust seasoning with salt or extra lemon juice.
- Serve garnished with fresh thyme or a drizzle of cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg