Description
Lemony Tuscan Artichoke Soup is a creamy Mediterranean-inspired soup made with artichokes, spinach, lemon, garlic, and cheese for a bright yet comforting flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 stalks celery diced
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 14 ounces canned artichoke hearts drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup marinated sun-dried tomatoes sliced
- 32 ounces chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Asiago or Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat and sauté celery onion garlic and red pepper flakes for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add chopped artichokes sun-dried tomatoes chicken stock and lemon juice then bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and heavy cream then return to a light simmer.
- Season with salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat stir in shredded cheese until melted and smooth then serve topped with extra cheese and cracked pepper.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the brightest flavor.
- Blend part or all of the soup for a smoother creamy texture.
- Substitute vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Add white beans or shredded chicken for extra protein if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 55mg