Lemony Tuscan Artichoke Soup (Print View)
Vibrant Tuscan-style soup with artichokes, white beans, and fresh lemon zest. Ready in under an hour.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 celery stalks, diced
04 - 2 medium carrots, diced
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 lemon, zested and juiced
→ Artichokes & Beans
07 - 2 (14-ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
08 - 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
→ Liquids
09 - 4 cups vegetable broth
→ Herbs & Seasonings
10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
→ Garnish
15 - Extra lemon wedges
16 - Grated Parmesan cheese
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened and fragrant.
02 - Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until garlic becomes fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
03 - Add quartered artichoke hearts and drained cannellini beans to the pot. Stir well to combine with the vegetable base.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for 15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
05 - Stir in lemon zest and fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Continue simmering for 2-3 additional minutes.
06 - Using an immersion blender, partially blend the soup to create a creamy-yet-chunky consistency. Alternatively, leave completely chunky if preferred, or blend fully for a smooth texture.
07 - Stir in chopped fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
08 - Ladle hot soup into bowls. Garnish with additional lemon wedges and grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately with crusty bread.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The way lemon wakes up humble beans and vegetables feels like magic
- It comes together faster than delivery arrives but tastes like it simmered all day
02 -
- Room temperature artichokes blend more smoothly than cold ones from the fridge
- Adding lemon at the end preserves its bright popping flavor instead of cooking it away
03 -
- Start with less lemon juice than you think you need and taste as you go
- If the soup seems too thick after blending add more broth rather than water