Quick and Easy Artichoke Soup |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a tangy and thick soup that makes a wonderful and elegant appetizer or first course. Ingredients:
1/2 tablespoon olive oil |
1/8 white onion, finely chopped |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 shallot, minced |
2 cups marinated artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped |
1 1/4 cups chicken broth or 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth |
1/4 cup champagne or 1/4 cup white wine |
1 tablespoon brandy |
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated (fresh) or 3 tablespoons asiago cheese |
fresh ground pepper |
sugar, if desired |
fresh italian parsley (to garnish) or dill (to garnish) |
nonfat plain yogurt (optional) or nonfat sour cream (optional) |
Directions:
1. Sauté onions, garlic, and shallots in oil over medium heat until soft, about 2 minutes.
2. Add artichoke hearts, stock, wine, and brandy.
3. Bring to a boil, turn to the lowest setting, and simmer covered 10 minutes. If you want a smoother consistency, you can puree it at this time.
4. Pepper (and sugar, if desired) to taste, and serve topped with cheese, a dollop of yogurt or sour cream, and a sprinkling of fresh Italian parsley or dill.
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