Description
Creamy spinach artichoke soup blends Mediterranean flavors into a luxurious comfort classic. Hearty greens and tender artichokes mingle with rich cream, creating a velvety bowl that welcomes you to savor each silky spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 – 9 ounces (255 grams) frozen chopped spinach
- 1 – 14 ounces (397 grams) artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
- 1 – 1 ½ cups (240–360 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 – 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup (100 grams) parmesan cheese, plus additional ½ cup (50 grams) for garnish
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (or ¾ teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons flour (optional for gluten-free or keto-friendly soup)
Instructions
- Heat a spacious cooking vessel and gently melt butter until it shimmers with a golden hue, creating a flavorful foundation for the soup.
- Introduce finely chopped onions to the buttery landscape, allowing them to soften and become translucent, releasing their sweet aromatics for approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic, stirring quickly to prevent burning and enable the fragrant notes to permeate the base.
- Add frozen spinach to the pot, methodically breaking apart the icy clusters with a wooden utensil, ensuring even distribution and thorough warming for 5-7 minutes.
- Season the developing mixture with salt and pepper, then dust with flour, whisking diligently to eliminate potential lumps and create a smooth thickening agent.
- Pour in chicken broth and gently fold in artichoke hearts, allowing the liquid to simmer and meld flavors for 5-10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to its lowest setting, creating a gentle environment for the next delicate steps. Slowly incorporate heavy cream, stirring with a measured hand.
- Add cream cheese, allowing it to melt gradually and integrate seamlessly into the soup’s velvety texture. Maintain low heat to prevent unwanted curdling.
- Sprinkle in parmesan cheese, stirring until completely dissolved and creating a luxurious, silky consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, finishing with an elegant garnish of additional parmesan cheese shavings.
Notes
- Creamy and rich soup packed with vibrant spinach and tender artichoke hearts, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Low and slow heating technique prevents cream from curdling, ensuring a smooth and velvety texture.
- Customize the soup’s thickness by adjusting chicken broth quantity or adding extra cream cheese for more decadence.
- Frozen spinach works wonderfully, saving time and providing consistent flavor without extensive prep work.
- Elevate the dish with optional toppings like crispy bacon bits, croutons, or fresh herbs for added crunch and brightness.
- Best served immediately while hot, but can be refrigerated and gently reheated within 2-3 days for convenient leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg