Description
This creamy Artichoke Soup Recipe is a veggie-packed dish with a rich, creamy base—perfect with a slice of warm, hearty bread!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 2 cups finely diced yellow onion
- 2 cups diced carrots (peeled)
- 2 cups finely diced celery
- 1 (8-ounce) package mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 13 to 14 ounces canned artichokes (drained and coarsely chopped)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1–1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh thyme (optional, for serving)
- Hearty buttered bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and cook 8–10 minutes until soft.
- Season: Mix in Italian seasoning, dried thyme, and oregano, stirring for 30 seconds.
- Simmer: Add bay leaf, vegetable broth, and artichokes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer for 15 minutes.
- Prepare Cream Base: In a medium pot, melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter. Whisk in flour for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cream until smooth, cooking until thickened.
- Combine: Stir the creamy milk mixture into the large pot. Cook until the soup thickens to your desired consistency. Serve hot.
Notes
Take your time sautéing the veggies; it’s key for building the soup’s foundational flavor. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–5 days or freeze for up to 2–3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 309 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 537 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: artichoke soup, vegetable soup, creamy soup, dinner, healthy soup