CREAM OF ARTICHOKE SOUP

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I used to have a recipe for artichoke soup - but lost it - then found one very similar on another site - I made it - and then added what I felt was missing and here's what I came up with

Provided by Ravenseyes

Categories Savory

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups red onions (chopped)
1 1/2 cups potatoes (chopped)
1 1/2 cups carrots (chopped)
3/4 cup celery (chopped)
3 teaspoons garlic (minced)
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
2 bay leaves
5 cups chicken stock
9 ounces frozen artichokes
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1/3 teaspoon saffron
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon parsley
1 1/2 cups sour cream
2 cups marinated artichokes

Steps:

In a 3 quart sauce pot add onions, potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic salt, and bay leaves and saute over medium heat 10 minutes, stirring often. Add stock and bring to boil; then lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
Add artichoke hearts, sherry, and saffron to soup pot and continue simmering for 5 minutes.
Now stir in the lemon juice, orange juice, and orange & lemon zest, simmer for another 5 minutes. Season to taste with black pepper. Remove and discard bay leaves, and take a hand held blender to the soup and puree till everything is blended.
At serving time ladle soup into bowl and arrange 4 quartered marinated artichokes in the center of the bowl along with 1 heaping tsp of sour cream. Drizzle 1 tsp of the marinated artichoke oils over the soup and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.1, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 23.5, Sodium 854.2, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 7.6, Protein 9

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Ali Kazmi

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I highly recommend this soup. It's one of my favorites.

Janet Tomlinson

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This soup is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious.

Md Sajib

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I love the creamy texture of this soup. It's so smooth and velvety.

Michael Sweeney

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This soup is so versatile. I've made it with different types of cheese and different vegetables. It's always delicious.

MISHAN G MGR

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I love that this soup is made with healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get my daily dose of vegetables.

DeWayne Willoughby

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I'm not a great cook, but I was able to make this soup easily. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow.

Jacques Bezuidenhout

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I made this soup in my slow cooker, and it turned out great. It's a great way to save time. I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning, and dinner was ready when I got home from work.

Har isss

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This soup is gluten-free, which is a big plus for me. I'm always looking for gluten-free recipes. And this soup is delicious.

SushilLama LamaSushil

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I'm a vegetarian, and I love this soup. It's a great way to get my daily dose of vegetables. I also like that it's low in calories.

Brianna Arriaga

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This soup is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious. I served it at a dinner party, and my guests raved about it.

Ikhtyar Ali

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I made this soup for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. I even had people asking for the recipe.

Icyss Bracewell

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This soup is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it. The ingredients are all high-quality, and the soup tastes amazing.

Lc Davis

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I'm not a big fan of artichokes, but I really enjoyed this soup. The artichokes were cooked perfectly, and the soup was very creamy and flavorful.

Raheemah Ingram

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This soup is a great way to use up leftover artichokes. I had some leftover from a salad, and I was looking for a way to use them up. This soup was the perfect solution.

Happy Zee

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I love that this soup is made with fresh artichokes. It gives it a really great flavor. I also like that it's not too heavy. It's the perfect soup to enjoy on a warm day.