Cream of Castroville Artichoke Soup Recipe

Name: Cream of Castroville Artichoke Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 (12-ounce) packages frozen artichoke hearts, thawed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, pressed; 1/4 cup uncooked converted rice; 5 cups chicken stock (page 91); 1 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half; Dash of freshly squeezed lemon juice or dry white wine; Salt; Several sprigs of tarragon, for garnish; Sour cream, for garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
2 (12-ounce) packages frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1/4 cup uncooked converted rice
5 cups chicken stock (page 91)
1 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half
Dash of freshly squeezed lemon juice or dry white wine
Salt
Several sprigs of tarragon, for garnish
Sour cream, for garnish

1
Combine the flour, salt, and thyme in a resealable plastic bag.
2
Add the artichoke hearts and shake until evenly coated.
3
Place a large saute pan over medium high heat and add the oil and butter.
4
In batches if necessary, add the artichoke hearts and saute, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, until golden brown on all sides.
5
Add the onion and garlic and cook for another 5 minutes, until softened.
6
Transfer the contents of the pan to the slow cooker and add the rice and stock.Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, until the rice is quite tender.
7
Using a handheld blender, puree the soup until smooth.
8
Stir in the whipping cream and lemon juice and season with salt to taste.
9
Ladle the soup into individual bowls and garnish with the tarragon and a dollop of sour cream.
10
Serve immediately.

900

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme, 2 (12-ounce) packages frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, and more.

Yes, Cream of Castroville Artichoke Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cream of Castroville Artichoke Soup

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