Floridanative's Artichoke & White Bean Soup

Submitted by kitty.rock

"An adaptation from an old (1998) Eating Well recipe -- very quick to make and very tasty. Add some toasted Parmesan cheese bread and a green salad and you've got a very tasty dinner."

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photo by Annacia

Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 4 1 cup servings
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 (14 ounce) can marinated artichoke hearts, drained (do not rinse)
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
¹⁄₄ cup finely minced onion
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried thyme
1 ¹⁄₂ cups organic chicken broth
kosher sea salt, to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon)
fresh ground black pepper, to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon)
fat-free garlic & cheese crouton, to garnish

directions

Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and saute until translucent and fragrant. Remove from heat.
Puree artichokes, cannellini beans, sauteed garlic and onion in food processor until smooth. (I had to use my blender, so I added some of the chicken broth at this point!).
Add pureed mixture to saucepan, add remainder of chicken broth, thyme, salt and pepper and heat through.
Check seasoning and adjust as necessary.
Serve with croutons to garnish.

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Reviews

I really enjoyed this although I used an artichoke salsa in place of the canned artichoke hearts. The salsa had tomato and various things in it so, of course, it had a flavor that differed from the original recipe. After a sample I added a splash of white vinegar and some salt which gave more of a marinated artichoke-ness. It's very simple to make and a great change from the everyday bean soup. I didn't have the croutons to add but they would be a perfect touch. Made for "Partying The Diabetic Way*

Annacia
Very simple prep. It comes together quickly and has a very interesting flavor. I followed the recipe to the letter and was rewarded with a yummy, soul warming soup.

Malriah

Tweaks

I really enjoyed this although I used an artichoke salsa in place of the canned artichoke hearts. The salsa had tomato and various things in it so, of course, it had a flavor that differed from the original recipe. After a sample I added a splash of white vinegar and some salt which gave more of a marinated artichoke-ness. It's very simple to make and a great change from the everyday bean soup. I didn't have the croutons to add but they would be a perfect touch. Made for "Partying The Diabetic Way*

Annacia