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Creamy Spinach-Artichoke Soup

A rich, velvety Spinach-Artichoke Soup made with fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, and herbs. Nutritious, comforting, and ready in 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Vegetables

  • 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

Broth & Creaminess

  • 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or whole milk

Seasonings

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ tsp dried basil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
  • 1 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Extra Parmesan (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Build the Flavor Base
    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
    Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
    Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Cook the Vegetables
    Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 3–4 minutes.
    Stir in chopped artichokes and sauté for another 2–3 minutes.
  • Form the Soup
    Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
    Add almond milk or whole milk and stir to combine.
    Mix in Parmesan cheese (if using), salt, pepper, thyme, and basil.
    For a thicker soup, whisk flour with a small amount of broth to form a slurry and stir it in. Let simmer for 3–5 minutes.
  • Add Freshness
    Stir in lemon juice to brighten the flavor.
  • Optional Blending
    For a creamy texture, blend the soup using an immersion blender or blend in batches.
    Return to pot and simmer another 5 minutes.
  • Serve
    Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.

Notes

  • Adjust thickness with broth or milk as needed.
  • Blend fully for a smooth soup or partially for texture.
  • Lemon is optional but brightens the flavor beautifully.