Description
This Creamy Lemony Tuscan Artichoke Soup is rich, comforting, and brightened with fresh lemon and herbs. Tender artichokes simmer in a creamy broth with garlic, Parmesan, and Tuscan-inspired seasonings for a cozy yet refreshing soup that feels both hearty and elegant.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add garlic & spices: Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add artichokes: Stir in chopped artichoke hearts and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add broth: Pour in broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 10–15 minutes.
- Blend (optional): For a creamier texture, blend part of the soup using an immersion blender, leaving some chunks.
- Add cream & cheese: Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Brighten: Add lemon juice and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add greens: Stir in spinach if using and cook until wilted.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and serve warm.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. Roasted artichokes can be used for deeper flavor. This soup pairs beautifully with crusty bread or garlic toast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: artichoke soup, tuscan soup, creamy lemon soup, vegetarian soup, comfort food
