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Lemony Tuscan Artichoke Soup

Lemony Tuscan Artichoke Soup

A vibrant and refreshing Lemony Tuscan Artichoke Soup that combines tender artichoke hearts and zesty lemon for a deliciously creamy dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 cups artichoke hearts canned or frozen
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 medium carrot diced
Liquids
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 lemon zest for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • immersion blender

Method
 

Cooking Process
  1. In a large pot, sauté the diced onion, minced garlic, diced celery, and diced carrot until softened.
  2. Add the artichoke hearts, vegetable broth, water, lemon juice, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
  3. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 4g

Notes

Feel free to swap in fresh artichokes for canned or frozen for an elevated flavor. Add spinach for extra greens or a splash of cream for richness.

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