Artichoke Soup

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RECIPE:

2 Medium Leeks
2-3 Tbs olive oil
3 cloves Garlic
1 Small Potato
Salt and Pepper
1 12oz bag Artichoke Hearts
2.5-4 Cups Chicken Stock
1 Lemon (juice)
2 Tbs Heavy Cream
Dash Hot Sauce

Saute Leeks, Garlic and Potato in Olive Oil. Season with Salt and Pepper and cook about 7 minutes till tender. Add Artichokes and Chicken Stock and cook till everything is very soft, about 20minutes. Puree mixture and add Cream, Lemon Juice and Hot Sauce. Add more Chicken Stock if necessary. Serve immediately or let cool and serve later. You may need to add more chicken stock if you dont serve immediately.

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[70mmybBristol]

i just added a whole can of artichokes to my kashi steamable spinach and artichoke penne pasta

[NikkiDinkiCooking]

@70mmybBristol I do that kind of thing all the time! I'm always adding some sort of veggie to a frozen meal. Yum!

[christinaprey]

I have always had an aversion to creamy (i.e. not chunky) soups, but this actually looks good, will have to try it!

I didn't even realize that you could buy artichoke hearts any other way but in a can, where do you find this "bag" of artichoke hearts? by the produce?

[NikkiDinkiCooking]

@christinaprey The bags of Artichokes are usually frozen. I got these from Trader Joes which I think is a GREAT value in comparison to the canned ones in my regular grocery store.

Also, if the texture of a pure pureed soup is not as appealing to you you could always throw in whole chunks of artichokes or another veggie, peppers, carrots, and/or chunks of potato. Also adding something crunchy on top like a croutons or nuts might be all you need for a little more texture!!

[MichaelKranitz]

I would bet that at this time of the year using Myer Lemons would add a slightly fruitier flavor. I will make it this weekend....

[NikkiDinkiCooking]

@MichaelKranitz Ooooo I love that idea!!

[lovelyladycakes]

yummm, I'm so making this tonight!! LOVE YOUR SHOW!!! xxooxo