Description
This Creamy Lemony Tuscan Artichoke Soup is rich, comforting, and full of bright Mediterranean flavor. Tender artichokes, garlic, herbs, and a touch of lemon come together in a creamy broth for a cozy yet refreshing soup.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup spinach (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add artichokes: Stir in chopped artichoke hearts and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add broth: Pour in broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Blend (optional): For a smoother texture, partially blend the soup.
- Add cream: Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add greens & lemon: Add spinach, lemon juice, zest, and oregano. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve warm with extra Parmesan on top.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. Add cooked chicken for extra protein. Adjust lemon to taste for more brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: tuscan soup, artichoke soup, lemon soup, creamy soup, italian soup
