Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Artichoke Soup takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Artichoke Soup takes 35 minutes to cook.

Artichoke Soup makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Artichoke Soup are:

Artichokes, frozen and thawed, 1 package (9 oz)
*Potato, raw, 1 medium peeled and chopped (2-1/4" to 3-1/4" dia.)
Swanson Chicken Broth 99% Fat Free, 4 cups
Carrots, raw, chopped - 3 medium
Spinach chopped, fresh, 1 package (10 oz)
*Vidalia onion, raw 1 medium onion, chopped
Thyme, fresh chopped, 3 tsp
*Onion powder, 1 tbsp
Salt, 2 tsp
Pepper, black, 1 tsp
*Chicken boullion cube - 2 cubes
*Lemon Juice, 1/2 lemon
Nutmeg, ground, .25 tsp
*Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 tbsp
Garlic, 1 clove minced
Fresh Chives, 6 tbsp chopped for garnish

Here is how you make Artichoke Soup:

Sautee onion, garlic, carrots, salt, pepper, onion powder, and potatoes in olive oil until softened.Add artichokes and herbs and saute another 2-3 mins then add boullion cubes, chopped fresh spinach, and chicken broth. Cook about 30 mins or until all veggies are cooked and softened.Puree using an immersion blender or in batches using a blender. When all is smooth and combined, turn heat to medium low and add lemon and nutmeg. More salt and pepper to taste. Bring to just a simmer and serve with a sprinkle of chopped chives on top.Serving Size: 6 servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LIZARD1280.

The nutritional information for Artichoke Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 110.5

• Total Fat: 2.9 g
• Cholesterol: 3.3 mg
• Sodium: 1,804.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 18.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g
• Protein: 4.5 g