Simple Artichoke Soup Italian 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 PARMESAN SOUP

Steps:

• Chop the carrot, celery and onion into almost a purée in a food processor. Set aside.
• Drain the artichoke hearts and reserve the liquid. Place the artichoke hearts in the food processor and purée, using some of the liquid if necessary to facilitate puréeing. Set aside.
• Heat up the olive oil in a large saucepan, then add the puréed carrot, celery and onion and cook on high heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly because they can burn easily. Add the puréed artichoke hearts and their liquid and 4 cups water. Bring the soup to a boil on high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer gently for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every few minutes so that it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan!
• Mix the cornstarch with 1 cup warm water in a small bowl, using your hands to make sure the cornstarch is fully dissolved, then add the mixture to the soup and bring it back to boil. If the soup is too thick for your taste, add a bit more water; if it is too thin, add a bit more cornstarch mixed with water. Don't overdo it, because a bit of cornstarch goes a long way.
• Add the cream to the soup and stir, then remove the pot from the stove. Add the grated cheese to the soup a bit at the time, using a whisk to work it into the soup so that it doesn't form large clumps. Add 1 tablespoon salt, then taste the soup and, if you think it is necessary, add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.

GIADA'S CREAMY ARTICHOKE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in large pot over medium heat.
• Add leeks and garlic, cook and stir for about 2 minutes.
• Add the potato and cook about 5 minutes.
• Add the artichokes and broth, cover and cook 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Add salt, pepper and cream cheese.
• At this point you can pull out your immersion blender if you're lucky enough to have one. Puree until smooth.
• If you're like me, take the soup off the heat for a few minutes and transfer to a blender to puree (probably in batches) until smooth.
• You may want to strain the soup to remove the little stringy bits of artichokes -- especially if you have kids.
• Top with chives, maybe a dollop of sour cream, or even some mascarpone if you are living dangerously.
• Enjoy!

QUICK AND EASY ARTICHOKE SOUP

Steps:

• Sauté onions, garlic, and shallots in oil over medium heat until soft, about 2 minutes.
• Add artichoke hearts, stock, wine, and brandy.
• Bring to a boil, turn to the lowest setting, and simmer covered 10 minutes. If you want a smoother consistency, you can puree it at this time.
• Pepper (and sugar, if desired) to taste, and serve topped with cheese, a dollop of yogurt or sour cream, and a sprinkling of fresh Italian parsley or dill.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE & ARTICHOKE SOUP

Steps:

• Cook sausage through.
• Place all ingredients in a crock pot.
• Cook on high 6-8 hours.
• The longer it steeps, the better it tastes!
• Serve with warm crusty bread and a salad.

ITALIAN ARTICHOKE SOUP-A CAN'T MISS RECIPE.

Steps:

• Combine the butter and olive oil in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. When the butter has melted, add the onions and garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the artichoke hearts, broth, parsley, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a low boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes. In a small bowl, dissolve the flour in the water. Stir the mixture into the pot, and raise the heat to medium. Cook, uncovered, for about 15 minutes more, until thickened slightly. Just before serving, sprinkle each bowl of soup with some Parmesan cheese.

MUSHROOM AND ARTICHOKE SOUP

Steps:

• Place artichokes in a food processor, slice thinly and set aside. It works well when using a 3 millimeter slicing disk.
• Using a extra-large stock pot saute onions, garlic and shallots in olive oil and set on low. Cook for 15 minutes.
• Sprinkle flour over onions and cook for 1 minute. Stir in vinegar and cook for approximately 3 minutes, in order for vinegar to evaporate.
• Stir in water, vegetable base, salt, pepper, cayenne, nutmeg, thyme and sliced artichokes and cook for 25 minutes.
• Add dried mushrooms along with the water they soaked in, fresh mushrooms and carrots. Let cook for 15 minutes.
• Stir in capers and parsley, season with salt and serve.