Creamy Artichoke Soup

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Little Late Night Suppers

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (204)

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Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 45 min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 leeks, white part only, washed well and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small potato, peeled and chopped
1 (8-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons chopped chives, for garnish

Directions

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.

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Brittany Charleston, SC 01-30-2010
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Amazing flavor
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I don't cook that often and I wanted to try something new. This was simple to make and taste GREAT! I highly recommend it.... Plus its nice to have a soup and not use butter or heavy cream this is healthy and flavorful.Read more
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Vita Woodland, CA 01-26-2010
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No Surprise!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Thanks Giada. This soup is simple and so delicious. My guests loved it. Every recipe of yours that I try is right on.
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Paula West Chester, PA 01-26-2010
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Boring...
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I followed the recipe exactly, using frozen artichoke hearts. I also found the soup fibrous (I used an emersion blender). ... Perhaps it was the artichokes, but I really didn't get any artichoke flavor. As an artichoke lover, I was disappointed. Had I tasted the artichokes in the soup, I probably would have loved it as it is a very delicate soup and and excellent starter. Read more
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andrea highland park, IL 01-12-2010
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Souper!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Artichokes are my second favorite vegetable and I love soup so I was excited to try this. I made it as written and really... enjoyed the results but it still lacked something. I'll definitely make this again and am considering using jarred marinated artichokes thinking it might provide the 'kick' I'm seeking. Maybe I'll add some lemon pepper in addition to fresh-ground pepper if I use frozen artichokes. Read more
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Alina Greenlawn, NY 01-11-2010
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tasty
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I thought the soup was delicious. The only addition I made was adding carrots. Very good recipe.
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lindsey wauconda, IL 12-21-2009
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Delicious Soup!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love that Giada has created a nice creamy soup without using all the fat/cream that you would normally find in cream based... soups. I made this for my husband and I along with the focaccia panino from this episode and both were delicious. These have both become staple weeknight meals in my household.Read more