Description
Lemony Tuscan Artichoke Soup is a bright, creamy, and comforting dish filled with tender artichokes, garlic, herbs, and a fresh burst of lemon. This Italian-inspired soup is both cozy and refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh spinach or kale for extra greens
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add artichokes & broth: Stir in chopped artichokes and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10–15 minutes.
- Blend (optional): For a creamier texture, blend part of the soup using an immersion blender.
- Add cream & cheese: Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Add lemon & season: Stir in lemon juice, herbs, salt, and pepper. Add spinach or kale if using and cook until wilted.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Adjust lemon juice to your taste for more brightness. For a lighter version, use milk instead of cream. You can also add shredded chicken or white beans for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: lemony artichoke soup, Tuscan soup, creamy soup, Italian soup
