Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"There is no sight on earth more appealing than the sight of a woman making dinner for someone she loves."--Thomas Wolfe

Creamy Artichoke Soup Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Creamy Artichoke Soup is from FAVORITE RECIPES, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
2 Leeks, white parts only, washed well and chopped
1 Clove garlic, minced
1 Small potato, peeled and chopped
8 oz Artichoke hearts, thawed
2 c Chicken stock
½ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Pepper, freshly ground
4 oz Mascarpone cheese
2 tbsp Chives, chopped
½ Lemon, zest and juice
Directions:
Directions:
Heat olive oil in a heavy, large pot over medium heat

Add the leeks and the garlic and salt

Add potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often

Add the artichokes, stock, salt, pepper and cook until the vegetables are tender about 20 minutes

Using a handheld immersion blender, or an in a blender in batches, puree the soup

Add to the soup all of the mascarpone cheese, reserving about 1-2 tbsp for garnish, and blend again to complete

In a small bowl, stir the remaining 1-2 tbsp mascarpone to soften

Ladle the soup into serving bowls, dollop the top of each with a spoonful of the softened mascarpone cheese and top with chives
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4 servings
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I double this recipe because the servings are small and it's just so good!

Adapted from Giada De Laurentilis

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

20W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!