Spinach and Artichoke Soup
The creamy spinach and artichoke soup is a delicious and nutritious option for lunch or dinner. With its healthy and nutrient-rich ingredients, this soup will fill you with energy and leave you feeling satisfied.
Servings: 10 tazze
Ingredients
- 1 cup Shallots chopped or sliced leeks
- 1 small Fennel bulb cleaned and chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic halved
- 3 cups Vegetable broth low sodium
- 800 g Artichoke hearts frozen or fresh
- 400 g Potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1¼ cups Milk unsweetened plant-based
- 4 cups Fresh vegetables for children such as spinach, beet leaves, or watercress
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- qb Sea salt
- qb Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the shallots, fennel, and garlic in half a cup of water for about 10 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add the vegetable broth, artichoke hearts, potatoes, thyme, and half a cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender.
- Using an immersion blender, pureé the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can transfer the soup to a blender and blend in batches.
- Return the soup to a boil and add the plant-based milk. Add the fresh vegetables and stir until wilted. Add the balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve the hot creamy spinach and artichoke soup, garnished with freshly ground black pepper.
Notes
Variations and substitutions
The creamy spinach and artichoke soup can be customized to your tastes. Here are some variations and substitutions you can try:- Add some grated vegan cheese or a squeeze of lemon juice for an extra flavor boost.
- Replace Yukon Gold potatoes with sweet potatoes for a sweeter variation.
- Use different greens, such as beet leaves or watercress, instead of spinach.
- Add spices like curry or chili powder for a spicy kick.
- Replace white balsamic vinegar with lemon juice or omit entirely if preferred.