Leek and Artichoke Soup Recipe

Name: Leek and Artichoke Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large artichokes; 1 cup water acidulated with the juice of 1 lemon; 2 each garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin; 1 large leeks white part only, washed and sliced; 1 small new potatoes quartered, and thinly sliced; 6 leaves butter lettuce sliced into 1/4 inch strips; 1 tablespoon parsley leaves chopped; 2 each mint leaves chopped; 1 x salt; 5 1/2 cups water; 1 pound green peas fresh, shucked; 1 x black pepper freshly ground; 1 x chervil chopped; 1 x olive oil, extra-virgin; 1 x parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated

Servings: persons

1 large artichokes
1 cup water acidulated with the juice of 1 lemon
2 each garlic cloves
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin
1 large leeks white part only, washed and sliced
1 small new potatoes quartered, and thinly sliced
6 leaves butter lettuce sliced into 1/4 inch strips
1 tablespoon parsley leaves chopped
2 each mint leaves chopped
1 x salt
5 1/2 cups water
1 pound green peas fresh, shucked
1 x black pepper freshly ground
1 x chervil chopped
1 x olive oil, extra-virgin
1 x parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated

1
Trim the artichokes.
2
Break off the tough outer leaves and slice off the top 23 of the remaining inner leaves.
3
Trim the outsides, cut the artichokes in quarters and remove the chokes.
4
Dice the trimmed hearts into small pieces.
5
Put them in the acidulated water as you work.
6
Keep the garlic cloves whole.
7
Warm the olive oil and add the leeks, drained artichokes, garlic, potato, lettuce or sorrel, parsley and mint.
8
Season with the salt, add 1/2 cup water and stew gently until the vegetables are wilted, about 5 minutes.
9
Add the peas and the rest of the water.
10
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes or until the artichokes are cooked.
11
Taste for salt.
12
Puree the soup or leave it as is and serve with the freshly ground pepper, add a few good pinches of chervil or parsley, a spoonful of olive oil drizzled into each soup plate and a dusting of cheese.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large artichokes, 1 cup water acidulated with the juice of 1 lemon, 2 each garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin, and more.

Yes, Leek and 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.

Leek and Artichoke Soup

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