Description
A delicious and hearty soup that brings Mediterranean flavors right to your kitchen, featuring artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach.
Ingredients
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- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 14 ounces canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup marinated sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 32 ounces chicken stock or broth
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup packed fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded or grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Add the celery, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the chopped artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken stock, and lemon juice; bring to a simmer and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach and then add the heavy cream; bring back to a simmer and season with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheese until melted.
- Serve hot topped with extra cheese and cracked pepper.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or omit it. Customize by adding other vegetables like carrots or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: soup, artichoke, Tuscan, Mediterranean, healthy