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Artichoke Soup

A velvety French style soup made with tender artichoke hearts, garlic, and shallots simmered in broth and finished with heavy cream.

30 minEasyServes 4190 cal/serving

FrenchSoupStovetop and BlenderVegetarianHigh FiberLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup shallots, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 28 oz canned artichoke hearts, drained
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 cup diced shallots and 2 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 4 minutes until soft.

  3. 3

    Stir in 28 oz drained canned artichoke hearts, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.

  4. 4

    Simmer gently for 15 minutes to allow flavors to combine.

  5. 5

    Puree the soup in a blender until completely smooth.

  6. 6

    Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 2 tsp lemon juice before serving warm.

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Questions

How long does Artichoke Soup take?

As written, 30 minutes: 10 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (15 minutes): "Simmer gently for 15 minutes to allow flavors to combine."

What can I use instead of shallots in Artichoke Soup?

The entry for Artichoke Soup calls for 1 cup shallots, diced. In its place: Use half as much yellow or red onion plus a small clove of garlic.

Can I make Artichoke Soup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Artichoke Soup is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup heavy cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Artichoke Soup low-carb?

A serving of Artichoke Soup carries 16 g of carbohydrate, 7 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 80 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 16 percent.

Can I freeze Artichoke Soup?

Yes. Refrigerate Artichoke Soup for up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. If you plan to freeze it, stir the dairy in when reheating rather than before freezing; cream and milk split in the freezer.

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