Description
A bright and comforting Mediterranean-inspired soup, this Lemony Tuscan Artichoke Soup blends tender artichoke hearts with lemon, garlic, and herbs to create a creamy yet light dish. Perfect for cozy weeknights, it’s easy to prepare and full of fresh, vibrant flavor.
Ingredients
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp butter (optional, for extra richness)
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
2 cups artichoke hearts (fresh, canned or frozen, drained and chopped)
1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme)
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
¼ tsp black pepper
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
½ cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for a dairy-free version) — optional
½ cup grated Parmesan (optional, for extra flavor)
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter (if using) in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic for 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Add chopped artichoke hearts, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 15–20 minutes.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender for a smooth texture, or leave it chunky for more texture.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest. Add heavy cream or coconut milk if a creamier texture is desired and simmer for 2–3 minutes more.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan (if using) and fresh parsley. Pair with crusty bread if desired.
Notes
Use canned or frozen artichoke hearts for convenience—just be sure to drain and rinse them.
For a vegan version, omit butter, cream, and Parmesan, and use coconut milk.
Spinach, kale, or zucchini can be added for extra veggies during the simmering step.
A pinch of red pepper flakes can add a subtle spicy kick.
Soup can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months (without cream or cheese).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
