Cream of artichoke soup, a luscious and velvety delicacy, tantalizes taste buds with its rich, creamy texture and savory artichoke flavor. This culinary masterpiece, often enjoyed as a starter or main course, has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide. Its versatility allows it to be enjoyed hot or cold, making it a delightful choice for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving a comforting bowl of soup, this article will guide you through the culinary journey of creating the perfect cream of artichoke soup.
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CREAM OF ARTICHOKE SOUP
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a large pot with a tight-fitting lid bring about 1 inch water, lemon juice , and teaspoon salt to a boil.
- Meanwhile, cut the stems and thorns from the artichokes. Place the trimmed artichokes, stem-side down and standing, in the pot. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook until a leaf pulls out easily from each artichoke, about 20 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Pull off and discard very dark green, outer leaves from the artichokes. Pull off remaining leaves and set aside. Cut off any fibrous dark green parts around outside of the heart. Use a spoon to scrape out the fuzzy choke. Roughly chop the heart and put it in a blender or food processor. Repeat with remaining artichokes.
- Use a spoon to scrape off tender flesh from each leaf. Discard the scarped leaf and put the artichoke flesh in the blender with the hearts. Repeat with the remaining leaves.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer the garlic to the blender with the artichokes. Set the pan aside.
- Whirl the artichokes with the broth until very smooth. You will need to let the blender run a bit for this to happen; whirl for at least 2 minutes. This will seem like a long time. Stick with it. You're looking for a smoother-than-smooth texture.
- Transfer the artichoke mixture to a large saucepan. Bring the puree to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer. Add the cream, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook just to heat the added cream.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Fiber 12 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1589 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 15 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
HEARTY CREAM OF ARTICHOKE SOUP
Make and share this Hearty Cream of Artichoke Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Low Protein
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring 1 cup of chicken stock to a boil over med-high heat in a saucepan.
- Add in artichokes; lower heat to med-low and simmer, uncovered, for 6-7 minutes.
- In another saucepan, melt the butter.
- Add in onion, celery, and garlic; stir/saute 5-6 minutes.
- Add in flour; stir until bubbly.
- Add in artichoke/stock mixture and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
- Transfer mixture to a food processor or blender and process until chunky (may have to do this in batches) (also may use a stick blender).
- Return to saucepan; add in remaining stock, half-and-half, salt, and pepper; simmer 5-10 minutes or until flavors are blended.
- Ladle into individual soup bowls and float a lemon slice on top.
- Note: for a richer soup, reduce stock to 1 1/2 cups and increase half-and-half to 1 cup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.8, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 30.1, Sodium 446.6, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 4, Protein 7.5
CREAM OF ARTICHOKE SOUP
My dd's most favorite food in all the world is artichokes. Because of this we took an old recipe for another cream of veggie soup and revamped it for artichokes.
Provided by Chef Buggsy Mate
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a dutch oven, combine olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- stir until butter melts.
- saute onion and celery in oil mix until onion is translucent.
- stir in broth, artichokes, carrots, thyme, parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- cover and cook about 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- remove from heat.
- puree vegetables in batches in a food processor or blender.
- return to dutch oven.
- stir in half and half and cheese.
- serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.7, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 24.3, Sodium 724, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 2.9, Protein 9.1
CREAMY ARTICHOKE SOUP
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a heavy, large pot over medium heat. Add the leeks and the garlic and stir. Add the potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add the artichokes, stock, salt, and pepper and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Using a handheld immersion blender, or in a blender in batches*, puree the soup. Add the 2 tablespoons mascarpone and blend again to combine. In a small bowl, stir the remaining 1/3 cup mascarpone to soften.
- Ladle the soup into serving bowls. Dollop the top of each of the soups with a spoonful of the softened mascarpone cheese and top the cheese with chives.
- * When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.
CREAM OF ARTICHOKE SOUP
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cream of celery soup and chicken broth; stir until smooth. Add the artichoke hearts and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Pour soup into a blender and mix until consistency is smooth. Return to pot and slowly stir in cream. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve hot.
CREAM OF ARTICHOKE AND JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Milk/Cream Onion Appetizer Artichoke White Wine Winter Gourmet Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Trim regular artichokes:
- Squeeze juice from 1 lemon half into a large bowl of water, then drop same half into water.
- Cut off stem of 1 artichoke, then trim 1/4 inch from end of stem to expose inner core. Trim sides of stem down to pale inner core, then rub with other lemon half. Drop stem into acidulated water.
- Cut off top inch of same artichoke with a serrated knife. Bend back outer leaves until they snap off close to base, then discard several more layers of leaves in same manner until you reach pale yellow leaves with pale green tips. Cut off green tips.
- Trim dark green fibrous parts from base and sides of artichoke with a sharp paring knife, then rub cut surfaces with lemon half.
- Cut artichoke into 8 wedges, then cut out fuzzy choke and purple leaves with paring knife. Rub all cut surfaces with lemon half, then drop artichoke into acidulated water. 3Prepare remaining artichokes in same manner.
- Trim Jerusalem artichokes:
- Peel Jerusalem artichokes with a sharp paring knife and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- Prepare soup:
- Cook Jerusalem artichokes, onion, and garlic in butter in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, covered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Drain regular artichokes and add to pot along with salt. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until Jerusalem artichokes are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add wine and boil, uncovered, until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add broth and simmer, covered, until vegetables are very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Purée soup in batches in a blender until very smooth, about 2 minutes (use caution when blending hot liquids). Return soup to pot and stir in cream and pepper to taste. Reheat soup, stirring.
ARTICHOKE & CAPER CREAM SOUP
I adore the flavors of oyster mushrooms, capers and artichokes. So after experimenting with several batches, I came up with this soup. Every year I'm asked to bring it to our office Christmas party.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms. Cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add artichokes, capers and garlic. Cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until artichokes begin to brown., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine broth, cream, Cognac and pepper; bring to a boil., Reserve 1 cup artichoke mixture. Transfer remaining mixture to a blender; add 3/4 cup broth mixture. Cover and process until smooth; add to remaining broth mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Add reserved artichoke mixture; heat through. Garnish with chives if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
CREAM OF JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE SOUP
A Jerusalem artichoke is a white-fleshed root related to the sunflower. It is not related to the thistle-like globe artichoke, even though they share a common name and taste rather similar. This soup is wonderfully rich and creamy. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Provided by Michelle Chen
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat until foamy. Add the onions, artichokes and potatoes and cook, covered, over low heat for 10 minutes. Uncover and cook for and additional 8 minutes.
- Stir in the brandy, and flour, and cook for 1 minute. Gradually stir in about 2 cups of the stock, stirring continuously, until the soup boils and thickens. Simmer for a further 5 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and puree until smooth, adding more stock if needed.
- Return to the pan, add the cream and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then reheat. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley, to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.2 g, Cholesterol 91.6 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 17.9 g, Sodium 686.4 mg, Sugar 14.7 g
CREAM OF JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE SOUP
Provided by Erika Lenkert
Categories Soup/Stew Milk/Cream Blender Garlic Onion Appetizer Sauté Cocktail Party Quick & Easy New Year's Eve Jerusalem Artichoke Chive Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes enough for 8 teacups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a medium-size saucepan over high heat, add the garlic and onion and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the Jerusalem artichokes and sauté about 2 minutes. Add the stock and simmer until the chokes are tender. Add the cream and bring back to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Purée in a blender until smooth. Strain through fine sieve. Keep warm. Sprinkle with the chive. Serve.
CREAMY ARTICHOKE SOUP WITH PARMESAN SKINS
Artichoke makes this soup ultra silky and the crispy skins add a hit of crunch and flavour - perfect as a starter for dinner with friends
Provided by Jane Hornby
Categories Soup, Starter
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Half-fill a large bowl with water and add the lemon juice. Peel the artichokes, then toss the peelings with the vegetable oil in a bowl and set aside. Chop the artichokes into rough chunks and submerge them in the lemony water.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan, and add the onion, potato, and seasoning. Drain the artichokes and stir them in. Cover the pan and sweat gently for 15 mins, stirring now and again.
- Pour in the stock, cover and simmer for 10-15 mins until the vegetables are completely tender. Whizz the soup in a blender or with a stick blender until very smooth, return to the pan, then add the cream and season to taste.
- Meanwhile, prepare the skins. Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7 and line a baking sheet with baking parchment (not foil, they will stick). Scatter the skins over, and roast for 10 mins. Turn them over, scatter with the Parmesan and rosemary and roast for 5 mins more or until crisp and dry, then season with a pinch of flaky salt and pepper. Serve the soup in bowls, add a swirl more cream (if you like) and top with the crisp skins.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of milk.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for a bit of spice.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, or dill.
- Serve with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
- Cream of artichoke soup can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
- To make a vegan version of the soup, use vegetable broth and coconut milk instead of chicken broth and cream.
- If you don't have any artichoke hearts on hand, you can use canned artichoke hearts instead.
- Be sure to cook the onion and garlic until they are softened before adding the other ingredients.
- If the soup is too thick, add a little bit of milk or water until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.
Conclusion:
Cream of artichoke soup is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy choice for a meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make a delicious pot of cream of artichoke soup at home. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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