Creamy Italian Artichoke Soup

Wednesday, February 3, 2010
I love artichokes. Love them stuffed, in dips, on pasta, pizza's, in salads. I sat there one day looking at them in that can and thought OK, got to do something different this time. It's cold, there's a great deal on them and started experimenting. I thought maybe a cream soup would be filling and these flavors would be close to what I love in the many other ways I like to prepare them. After giving this a try it was much easier than normal soups as I cheated using some premade cans, I know I know, shame on me~ but oh so delicious and quick. If you like artichokes give this one a try. I can't imagine you need anything else but some good crusty Garlicky Italian bread to dip this in, but if you like crackers and lots of salt, add away.










I love how all my favorite flavors are in one bowl~




4 cans artichoke hearts drained and put through the food processor till pureed
1 clove of minced garlic
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
1 can of cream of chicken soup
1 c. half & half
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups chicken broth
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
2 tablespoons romano and parmesan grating cheese
1 stalk of celery chopped fine or through processor
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, black pepper, salt, garlic powder and parsley
1/2 cup Chablis or preferred white wine
2 tablespoons of melted butter or olive oil combined with
1/4 cup Italian flavored bread crumbs mix together well, set aside for topping
1 package shredded mozzarella for garnishing

Drain artichoke hearts and rinse under hot water then puree in food processor add grating cheese. Combine soups,creams and chicken broth; stir over low heat until smooth. Add artichoke hearts, spices, wine . Heat thoroughly, garnish with buttered Italian flavored bread crumbs and mozzarella on top.

20 comments

  1. Sounds delicious and makes me think I'd be dippin' more than spoonin'; great idea.

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  2. Looks very creamy and delicious as dip. I have not tried artichoke. Wonder how it tastes like.

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  3. I love creamy soups like this. Mmm - garlic and cream. Gimme.

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  4. Oh I love artichoke soup! Have you every tried oyster and artichoke soup? You will love it too, especially if you like oysters.

    CCR
    =:~)

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  5. I love making baby artichokes, but had a gross Chicken with Artichoke Hearts once and have never tried them again. Perhaps this is the recipe to rekindle my affection!

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  6. I love artichokes too! These are definitely the best flavors EVER in one bowl.

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  7. I love artichokes. However, for some silly reason, I never buy them fresh at the store. It's like I"m intimidated. I did see them in an ad on sale for 99 cents each though this week. I think it's time for me to overcome this senseless fear and make something - like this soup!

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  8. Oh yes,peel me a 'choke! Any time, any day and luscious cream to soothe the winter blues.

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  9. This sounds wonderful...will try it soon. It's been a cold winter and this will be a perfect warm-me-up meal. Thanks

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  10. I just recently discovered my love for artichokes. What a mouth-watering soup! So creamy and comforting.

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  11. what a nice soup - creamy and chocked full of goodness ... I can't wait to try this one - oh, your photos are amazing, so clear...tell me what you are doing...

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  12. ooooh you are an evil woman, making me make this soup when I am trying to lose weight, becuase I am going to HAVE to make it, artichoke lover that I am.

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  13. The soup looks so creamy delicious! I could hardly find artichoke over here. I wonder how was it like!

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  14. What a great post!! Im surrounded by artichokes here and I never know what to do with them. This just sounds perfect!!

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  15. OMGosh! This is just the best thing ever in the whole world...I want this injected into my veins from a bag on an IV pole. I betcha this would even be an incredible hot dip for pita triangles.

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  16. I've only recently come to like artichokes (I know how is that possible??) so now I know I would love this soup! I love all of the flavors you put in!

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  17. What a great way to incorporate all of your favorites into one bowl. I love that!

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  18. Congrats on making #1 of the FoodBuzz top 9! Way to go!

    I so enjoy artichokes (my husband is less enamored of them), which is why I am loving your recipe. A fantastic way to blend them with other flavors and coax the hub into giving them a second chance! Thank you!

    ~Cleo

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  19. Congratulations Ms. Foodbuzz Top 9! This recipe so deserves it, great job!

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