Indulge in a culinary journey with Rita May's Asparagus Artichoke Soup, a harmonious blend of vibrant flavors and textures. This creamy and comforting soup features the delicate sweetness of asparagus and the earthy notes of artichoke hearts, perfectly balanced with a touch of garlic and a hint of lemon zest. As you savor each spoonful, you'll experience a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Accompanying this delectable soup are two additional recipes that will elevate your dining experience. Discover the simplicity and elegance of Sauteed Asparagus with Lemon Butter Sauce, where fresh asparagus spears are sautéed to perfection and coated in a rich and tangy lemon butter sauce. For those who prefer a more robust flavor, try the flavorful Artichoke and Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms, a delightful appetizer or side dish that combines the earthy flavors of artichoke hearts and spinach with a hint of Parmesan cheese, all nestled in savory mushroom caps.
These recipes offer a delightful exploration of asparagus and artichoke, showcasing their versatility and culinary potential. Whether you're seeking a light and refreshing soup, a vibrant sautéed vegetable dish, or a savory stuffed appetizer, this collection has something to satisfy every palate. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and embark on a delicious adventure with Rita May's Asparagus Artichoke Soup and its accompanying recipes.
CREAMY ARTICHOKE SOUP
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a heavy, large pot over medium heat. Add the leeks and the garlic and stir. Add the potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add the artichokes, stock, salt, and pepper and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Using a handheld immersion blender, or in a blender in batches*, puree the soup. Add the 2 tablespoons mascarpone and blend again to combine. In a small bowl, stir the remaining 1/3 cup mascarpone to soften.
- Ladle the soup into serving bowls. Dollop the top of each of the soups with a spoonful of the softened mascarpone cheese and top the cheese with chives.
- * When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.
CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP IN MINI TEACUPS
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories appetizer
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large stockpot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the asparagus, celery and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the vegetable stock and bay leaf and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the cream and simmer for another 10 minutes. Remove and throw away the bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the spinach to the soup and let wilt for about 1 minute. In batches, pour the soup into a blender and blend on high until smooth. (Alternatively, use an immersion blender and puree in the pot.) Stir well before transferring to 12 small teacups and serve hot.
ARTICHOKE PARMESAN SOUP
Steps:
- Chop the carrot, celery and onion into almost a purée in a food processor. Set aside.
- Drain the artichoke hearts and reserve the liquid. Place the artichoke hearts in the food processor and purée, using some of the liquid if necessary to facilitate puréeing. Set aside.
- Heat up the olive oil in a large saucepan, then add the puréed carrot, celery and onion and cook on high heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly because they can burn easily. Add the puréed artichoke hearts and their liquid and 4 cups water. Bring the soup to a boil on high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer gently for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every few minutes so that it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan!
- Mix the cornstarch with 1 cup warm water in a small bowl, using your hands to make sure the cornstarch is fully dissolved, then add the mixture to the soup and bring it back to boil. If the soup is too thick for your taste, add a bit more water; if it is too thin, add a bit more cornstarch mixed with water. Don't overdo it, because a bit of cornstarch goes a long way.
- Add the cream to the soup and stir, then remove the pot from the stove. Add the grated cheese to the soup a bit at the time, using a whisk to work it into the soup so that it doesn't form large clumps. Add 1 tablespoon salt, then taste the soup and, if you think it is necessary, add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
ASPARAGUS, ARTICHOKE, AND MUSHROOM SAUTE WITH TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 27m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the Vegetable Saute: Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and the garlic and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and asparagus to the pan and cook until tender. Add the artichoke hearts and season with salt and pepper, then cook until the artichoke hearts are heated through. Remove the skillet from the heat, then add in the tomatoes and stir to warm them up.
- For the Tarragon Vinaigrette: Combine the oil, vinegar, tarragon, salt and pepper in a glass screw-top jar. Seal the jar and shake vigorously to mix the vinaigrette.
- Toss the vegetables with the vinaigrette and serve.
VANESSA'S LAKE - ASPARAGUS, ARTICHOKE, LEEK SOUP
Yummy and hearty vegan soup from www.vanesscipes.com. I like to double it and freeze it in little week-size batches.
Provided by Space Cake Cook
Categories Potato
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot.
- Add the leeks and cook until wilted.
- Add water, asparagus, potatoes, seasoning, and vinegar. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Remove from heat. Add beans and artichoke. Blend soup in batches in blender. Rehead and serve.
- (For non-vegan soup, add cooked chicken. The soup is nice and thick, but if you want it chunkier than just blend only half the soup).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.4, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 155, Carbohydrate 69.9, Fiber 17.6, Sugar 5, Protein 18
CREAMY ARTICHOKE SOUP WITH PARMESAN SKINS
Artichoke makes this soup ultra silky and the crispy skins add a hit of crunch and flavour - perfect as a starter for dinner with friends
Provided by Jane Hornby
Categories Soup, Starter
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Half-fill a large bowl with water and add the lemon juice. Peel the artichokes, then toss the peelings with the vegetable oil in a bowl and set aside. Chop the artichokes into rough chunks and submerge them in the lemony water.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan, and add the onion, potato, and seasoning. Drain the artichokes and stir them in. Cover the pan and sweat gently for 15 mins, stirring now and again.
- Pour in the stock, cover and simmer for 10-15 mins until the vegetables are completely tender. Whizz the soup in a blender or with a stick blender until very smooth, return to the pan, then add the cream and season to taste.
- Meanwhile, prepare the skins. Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7 and line a baking sheet with baking parchment (not foil, they will stick). Scatter the skins over, and roast for 10 mins. Turn them over, scatter with the Parmesan and rosemary and roast for 5 mins more or until crisp and dry, then season with a pinch of flaky salt and pepper. Serve the soup in bowls, add a swirl more cream (if you like) and top with the crisp skins.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium
ASPARAGUS-SPINACH-ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE
Creamy, cheesy, keto-friendly vegetables. Bonus: All of the ingredients can be found at Costco®! Our family loved it. Throw something crunchy on top of the finished product if desired, such as Parmesan crackers or bacon crumbles.
Provided by Steven James
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Vegetable
Time 53m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Spread asparagus across the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Scatter artichoke hearts on top. Place the casserole dish in the oven; this will remove some residual moisture from the vegetables as the oven heats.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place spinach and mushrooms in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave until moisture evaporates, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer spinach and mushrooms into a pot over medium heat. Add heavy cream, cream cheese, and broth. Cook and stir continuously until cream cheese melts and sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in Italian seasoning and garlic powder; cook until flavors meld, about 3 minutes.
- Remove casserole from the oven; pour sauce over the vegetables. Top with Cheddar cheese slices.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned and edges are crumbly, about 20 minutes. Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 93.6 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 599.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
SUPER EASY DIP FOR ARTICHOKES OR ASPARAGUS
Here is a quickie dip that will make your family love steamed artichokes and asparagus!
Provided by Metal Malissa
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Artichoke Dip Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Stir together the mayonnaise, sesame oil, and soy sauce in a small bowl. Serve as a dip for steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 381.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP I
One of my favorite soups. I make it as soon as fresh asparagus is available.
Provided by William Anatooskin
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt butter or margarine in a heavy cooking pot. Add onions and chopped celery; saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in flour, mixing well. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Do not burn, or let it go lumpy. Add water, chicken broth, and chicken soup base; stir until smooth. Bring to a boil. Add diced potatoes and chopped asparagus. Reduce heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Puree soup in a food processor or blender in batches. Return to pot.
- Stir in half and half cream, soy sauce, and black and white pepper. Bring soup just to boil. Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 14.1 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 2018.7 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
Tips:
- Use fresh asparagus and artichokes for the best flavor.
- Trim the asparagus and artichokes before cooking.
- Cook the asparagus and artichokes until they are tender but still have a little bit of a bite.
- Use a good quality chicken or vegetable broth for the soup base.
- Add some fresh herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, to the soup for extra flavor.
- Serve the soup with a garnish of grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled bacon.
Conclusion:
Rita's Asparagus Artichoke Soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The soup is packed with flavor from the fresh asparagus and artichokes, and the creamy broth is made with a combination of chicken or vegetable broth and milk. The soup is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy choice for any meal.
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