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lemony tuscan artichoke soup recipe creamy healthy
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This vibrant Tuscan Artichoke Soup combines artichoke hearts, lemon, and ricotta for a comforting yet sophisticated dish. It’s perfect as a light lunch or elegant starter, offering a taste of Italian sunshine.
Ingredients
- Olive Oil (3 Tbsp): For sautéing and herb infusion.
- Onion (1 large, 150g): Diced, provides a savory base.
- Garlic (2 cloves): Minced, adds aromatic depth.
- Carrots (2 medium, 150g): Diced, contributes sweetness and color.
- Celery (2 stalks, 100g): Diced, adds a fresh, peppery note.
- Artichoke Hearts (1 lb / 450g): Quartered, the star ingredient.
- Potatoes (2 medium, 300g): Cubed, adds body and creaminess.
- Vegetable Broth (4 cups / 1L): Low-sodium, the liquid base.
- Water (1 cup / 240ml): Adjusts consistency.
- Dried Thyme (1 tsp): Provides warm, earthy flavor.
- Bay Leaf (1): Adds aromatic complexity.
- Salt and Pepper: To taste.
- Lemon Juice (2 Tbsp): Brightens the soup.
- Lemon Zest (from 1 lemon + 1 tsp): Intense citrus aroma.
- Ricotta Cheese (½ cup / 120g): Whole milk, for a creamy swirl.
- Fresh Basil (2 Tbsp): Chopped, for herb oil.
- Fresh Mint (1 Tbsp): Chopped, for herb oil.
- Red Pepper Flakes (pinch, optional): Adds a touch of heat.
- Microgreens (handful): For garnish.
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Cook onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in olive oil until softened.
- Add Heart: Add potatoes, artichokes, thyme, and bay leaf; season and cook briefly.
- Simmer: Add broth and water; simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Blend: Remove bay leaf and blend half the soup until smooth.
- Brighten: Stir in lemon juice and zest; adjust seasoning.
- Prepare Ricotta: Combine ricotta, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt.
- Infuse Oil: Warm oil with basil, mint, and red pepper flakes.
- Serve: Ladle soup, swirl in ricotta, drizzle with herb oil, and garnish with microgreens.
Notes
For the best flavor, use high-quality olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Don’t overcook the herbs in the oil to prevent bitterness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: soup,artichoke,tuscan,lemon,ricotta,vegetarian,italian,easy,healthy
