Louisiana Cream Of Artichoke Soup Food

CREAM OF ARTICHOKE SOUP

Steps:

• In a dutch oven, combine olive oil and butter over medium heat.
• stir until butter melts.
• saute onion and celery in oil mix until onion is translucent.
• stir in broth, artichokes, carrots, thyme, parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• cover and cook about 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• remove from heat.
• puree vegetables in batches in a food processor or blender.
• return to dutch oven.
• stir in half and half and cheese.
• serve warm.

HEARTY CREAM OF ARTICHOKE SOUP

Steps:

• Bring 1 cup of chicken stock to a boil over med-high heat in a saucepan.
• Add in artichokes; lower heat to med-low and simmer, uncovered, for 6-7 minutes.
• In another saucepan, melt the butter.
• Add in onion, celery, and garlic; stir/saute 5-6 minutes.
• Add in flour; stir until bubbly.
• Add in artichoke/stock mixture and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
• Transfer mixture to a food processor or blender and process until chunky (may have to do this in batches) (also may use a stick blender).
• Return to saucepan; add in remaining stock, half-and-half, salt, and pepper; simmer 5-10 minutes or until flavors are blended.
• Ladle into individual soup bowls and float a lemon slice on top.
• Note: for a richer soup, reduce stock to 1 1/2 cups and increase half-and-half to 1 cup.

CREAMY ARTICHOKE SOUP

Steps:

• 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.

CREAM OF ARTICHOKE SOUP

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cream of celery soup and chicken broth; stir until smooth. Add the artichoke hearts and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Pour soup into a blender and mix until consistency is smooth. Return to pot and slowly stir in cream. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve hot.

SHRIMP AND ARTICHOKE SOUP

Steps:

• Rinse the artichokes.
• Combine artichokes, chicken stock, 1 cup of the green onions, salt to taste, Joe's Stuff seasoning to taste and thyme in a pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for about 12 minutes.
• In a skillet combine butter and flour for a light roux and slowly add to the simmering pot. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add shrimp and simmer for 5 more minutes. Note: Prep time can be reduced if you purchase your uncooked shrimp already peeled and deveined.
• Serve with freshly chopped green onions and parsley for garnish.

CREAMY ARTICHOKE SOUP WITH PARMESAN SKINS

Steps:

• Half-fill a large bowl with water and add the lemon juice. Peel the artichokes, then toss the peelings with the vegetable oil in a bowl and set aside. Chop the artichokes into rough chunks and submerge them in the lemony water.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan, and add the onion, potato, and seasoning. Drain the artichokes and stir them in. Cover the pan and sweat gently for 15 mins, stirring now and again.
• Pour in the stock, cover and simmer for 10-15 mins until the vegetables are completely tender. Whizz the soup in a blender or with a stick blender until very smooth, return to the pan, then add the cream and season to taste.
• Meanwhile, prepare the skins. Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7 and line a baking sheet with baking parchment (not foil, they will stick). Scatter the skins over, and roast for 10 mins. Turn them over, scatter with the Parmesan and rosemary and roast for 5 mins more or until crisp and dry, then season with a pinch of flaky salt and pepper. Serve the soup in bowls, add a swirl more cream (if you like) and top with the crisp skins.

CREAM OF ARTICHOKE SOUP

Steps:

• Into a blender or food processor add the artichoke hearts, egg, white wine and blend until smooth. Set aside.
• In a large saucepan over medium heat melt butter. Mix in flour, salt, and pepper stirring until well combined and lightly golden brown. Slowly add cream and milk, whisking until mixture begins to boil and thicken.
• Turn heat down and gradually add artichoke puree and chicken broth, stir well. Heat the soup adding more salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot with a dab of sour cream and chopped chives as a garnish.

SHRIMP AND ARTICHOKE SOUP

Steps:

• Combine artichokes, chicken broth, green onions, salt, cajun seasoning, and thyme and bring to a boil.
• Reduce to simmer for about 12 minutes.
• Combine butter and flour for a light roux and slowly add to the simmering pot.
• Slowly stir in heavy cream and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add shrimp and simmer for 5 more minutes.
• Serve with chopped parsley for garnish.