Recipe

Creamy Artichoke Soup Recipe

	Medicman_18 / All my dishes 1 year, 1 month ago 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! Prep:15m Cook:30m Servings:12	Medicman_18
	artichoke garlic leeks stock mascarpone cheese creamy savory soup comfort food

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Ingredients

( I triple the recipe for left overs)

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 leeks, white part only, washed well and chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 small potato, peeled and chopped

1 (8-ounce) package canned or frozen artichoke hearts, thawed/ or rinsed marinated

2 cups chicken stock/broth

1/2 teaspoon salt *only if using low sodium broth*

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese OR

(don’t triple the cheese mixture, there is plenty)

whip 8oz cream cheese, 1/4C milk, and 2 T butter

2 tablespoons chopped chives, for garnish

Directions

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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