Creamy Artichoke and Lemon Soup
Recipe: #8680
March 20, 2013
Categories: Artichokes, 5-Minute Prep, Romantic Dinner, Gluten-Free, No Eggs, Non-Dairy, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wine, Vegetarian Dinner, Vegan Dinner, more
"This is so easy and quick to make - light, creamy, and really delicious. This is a perfect soup any time of the year; but, I love to make this in the summer. Even though it has heavy cream, it still is a bright and flavorful soup - and 'Oh So Good.' A poached or grilled salmon or shrimp sandwich would be a perfect side, for a"
Original is 7 servings
Ingredients
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Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (537.5 g)
- Calories 481.9
- Total Fat - 32 g
- Saturated Fat - 15.2 g
- Cholesterol - 92.3 mg
- Sodium - 1643.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 21.1 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1.5 g
- Sugars - 13.1 g
- Protein - 26.3 g
- Calcium - 93.2 mg
- Iron - 3 mg
- Vitamin C - 6.1 mg
- Thiamin - 0.5 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Base ... Add the butter to a large pot and bring to medium heat. Then, add the celery, onions, garlic, and a pinch of both salt and pepper, and saute on medium heat stirring often. You DO NOT want the vegetables to brown. Cook 3 minutes until slightly tender; then, add in the artichokes, stir, and cook another 2 minutes.
Step 2
Roux ... Add the flour to the vegetables and mix to combine.
Step 3
Wine, Broth and Cream ... Slowly add the wine, broth, cream, thyme, 1/2 of the parsley, and bring to a light boil - stirring to combine the flour with the liquids. Then reduce the heat to medium low, simmer, and cook another 10-15 minutes to reduce, stirring occasionally - the soup will naturally thicken. I like to puree the soup with my immersion blender, just a bit; but, it is NOT necessary. It is just as good either way. Finish with the lemon juice, zest, and remaining parsley; and check again for any additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Step 4
Serve ... Ladle and garnish with fresh chives and additional lemon zest if needed. Personally, I love to serve with seafood (salmon or shrimp), it just seems to compliment the soup. I try to keep it light and fresh. Tomato bruschetta would be another nice side dish. ENJOY!
Tips
No special items needed.
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