Description
This Lemony Tuscan Artichoke Soup is a cozy, plant-based soup featuring creamy cannellini beans, tender artichoke hearts, and fresh greens, brightened with lemon juice and zest. It’s nourishing, flavorful, and naturally vegan and gluten-free—perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 small russet potato, peeled and diced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the artichoke hearts, cannellini beans, diced potato, vegetable broth, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a creamy texture while keeping some chunks. Alternatively, transfer half to a blender and stir it back in.
- Stir in the lemon juice, zest, and chopped greens. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the greens wilt.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
Swap cannellini beans with chickpeas for a firmer texture.
Frozen spinach works well as a substitute for fresh greens.
Add nutritional yeast or cashew cream for a richer flavor.
Cooked quinoa or orzo can be added for a heartier version.
Soup stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days or freezer for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tuscan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
