BABY-ARTICHOKE AND CHICKEN SOUP

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If you can't find baby artichokes, use four regular (globe) artichokes. Trim and steam them, then quarter them lengthwise.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon fennel seed
2 tablespoons safflower oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 leek, trimmed and thinly sliced, washed well and drained (about 1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, sliced
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
12 baby artichokes (about 2 pounds), steamed and halved or quartered lengthwise
1 bunch arugula, leaves torn if large (2 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat a medium heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add fennel seed; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to pot; swirl to coat. Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt; coat with flour and shake off excess. Add half of chicken to pot. Cook, turning, until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add leek, garlic, and pepper flakes. Add vinegar and 1/2 cup broth, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Add remaining 1 1/2 cups broth, 3 cups water, fennel seed, chicken with any accumulated juices, and artichokes. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cook until chicken is tender, about 10 minutes. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Divide arugula among 4 shallow bowls, ladle in soup, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 g, Cholesterol 66 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 791 g

Eze Mbaneto
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I ended up adding some additional spices to give it more flavor.


Adeel Tareen
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I'm not a big fan of artichokes, but this soup was surprisingly good! The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very comforting.


Asad Siddique
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This was a great recipe! The soup was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Jonaed Ahmed
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I loved this soup! It was so flavorful and the artichokes were a great addition.


Md fazlur Rahman
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This soup was delicious! The artichokes added a unique flavor and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Asanda Lusanda
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and it's always a comforting meal on a cold day.


Dejvid Uka
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of artichokes and chicken, and the broth is always so flavorful.


Leigh Gunter
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This recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out great! I used fresh artichokes from my garden and they were perfect. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy.


Bashir Omar
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about how flavorful it was. I especially loved the addition of the artichokes, which gave the soup a unique and delicious flavor.


Tiffany Tarry
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the artichokes and chicken were cooked to perfection. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.