Creamy Artichoke Soup
From medicman_18 15 years ago
- 30 minutes to make
- Serves 12
This soup is the ulitmate comfort food that you've never had before! I triple the recipe for leftovers. I would not endorse a recipe unless it could win a contest. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- ( I triple the recipe for left overs) shopping list
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil shopping list
- 2 leeks, white part only, washed well and chopped shopping list
- 1 clove garlic, minced shopping list
- 1 small potato, peeled and chopped shopping list
- 1 (8-ounce) package canned or frozen artichoke hearts, thawed/ or rinsed marinated shopping list
- 2 cups chicken stock/broth shopping list
- 1/2 teaspoon salt *only if using low sodium broth* shopping list
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper shopping list
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese OR shopping list
- (don’t triple the cheese mixture, there is plenty) shopping list
- whip 8oz cream cheese, 1/4C milk, and 2 T butter shopping list
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives, for garnish shopping list
How to make it
- 1. 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 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.
- This recipe is courtesy of Giada Delaurentis of the Food Network
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Wow-sounds delicious!
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Wonderful recipe. Thanks for sharing. Saved and printed.
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