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Creamy Artichoke Soup

A silky, comforting, elegant soup made with tender artichokes, aromatics, broth, and cream for the perfect cozy bowl.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Winter
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups artichoke hearts drained
  • 4 cups broth vegetable or chicken
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 lemon juiced
Garnish
  • fresh herbs parsley or chives
  • parmesan or toasted bread optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Immersion blender
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, 5–7 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add the artichoke hearts and sauté for 3–4 minutes.
  5. Pour in broth, add thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth.
  7. Stir in cream and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  8. Serve warm with fresh herbs, parmesan, or toasted bread.

Notes

For a vegan version, replace butter with olive oil and cream with coconut cream.