SPINACH-ARTICHOKE SOUP

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium leek (white and light green parts only), halved, thinly sliced and well rinsed
1 stalk celery, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 9-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
1 bay leaf
Zest of 1/2 lemon (removed with a vegetable peeler)
1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons heavy cream
3 ounces baby spinach
1 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons creme fraiche
Chopped fresh chives, for topping

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a medium Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add the leek and celery; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are wilted, about 5 minutes. Add the thyme and garlic, then sprinkle in the flour. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are coated with flour, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth, artichokes, bay leaf and lemon zest to the pot and bring to a simmer. Cook until the vegetables are very tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and the spinach; cook until the spinach is wilted, about 4 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and lemon zest.
  • Working in small batches, transfer the soup to a blender and puree with the parsley and 1/4 cup creme fraiche until smooth. Return to the pot, season with salt and reheat.
  • Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons creme fraiche and 2 teaspoons heavy cream. Ladle the soup into small glasses; top with the thinned creme fraiche and chives.

Kgomotso Walter
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Can I use frozen spinach and artichokes in this recipe?


Aael
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I'm allergic to spinach and artichokes. Is there a way to make this soup without them?


Exaviah Baxter
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This soup is way too expensive. I can get a better soup at the grocery store for half the price.


SUNDAY VIVIAN
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out watery. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Arju Muna
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This soup was a little too bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Leonard Smith
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This soup is so good! I love the creamy texture and the flavor is perfect.


Basnet Seeraj
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I've never had spinach artichoke soup before, but this recipe was amazing! I'll definitely be making it again.


Dishtv Dsa
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This soup is a must-try! It's so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Maruf Zehan
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


wello Dessa
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This was a great recipe. I used fresh spinach and artichokes and it turned out delicious.


Maryanne Biddle
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and cheesy. I love the artichokes in it. It's the perfect soup for a cold day.


Benjamin Contra
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so creamy and flavorful. I love to serve it with a crusty bread.


halgord chali
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of spinach, artichokes, and cheese. It's also really easy to make. I just followed the recipe and it turned out perfect.


Cowboyjaden S
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it was so easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it do its thing.


Rhej Djjdj
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This soup was a hit with my family! It was creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. The artichokes added a nice briny flavor that complemented the spinach and cheese. I will definitely be making this soup again.