Artichoke Chowder Recipes

CREAMY ARTICHOKE SOUP

Steps:

• 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 mascarpone 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.

ARTICHOKE CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a skillet, saute the artichoke hearts garlic, and shallots in the stock.
• Set aside half the hearts and puree the rest in blender.
• Add the butter and milk and whip till smooth.
• Place in a saucepan and simmer over low heat for 20 mins.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Fold in rest of the hearts and heat thoroughly.
• Garnish with basil and croutons.

ARTICHOKE AND SCALLOP CHOWDER

Steps:

• Melt the butter and olive together in a large, heavy pot.
• Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until onion is transparent, about 5 minutes.
• Add the lemon juice and simmer until the liquid has been evaporated.
• Add the clam juice or broth, heavy cream, diced artichokes, and the scallops, and simmer for 4 minutes (do not let boil!).
• Season with salt, white pepper, cayenne, and nutmeg to taste, then ladle the chowder into 6 serving bowls.
• Garnish with the minced chives and serve immediately.

ARTICHOKE CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat the oil and saute' the onions. Add the mushrooms, chopped artichokes, and broth. Cook about 6 - 8 minutes, until tender. Add the peas.
• Blend the flour with the evap'd milk, and add to the sautee'd vegetable mixture in the saucepan. Cook for 5 - 7 minutes, until slightly thickened.
• Season to-taste with salt and pepper.

CLAM CHOWDER WITH ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Drain and quarter artichokes. Drain mushrooms.
• In 3-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients except salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Stir in salt and pepper to taste.