Garlicky Leek and Artichoke Soup

Name: Garlicky Leek and Artichoke Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium leeks, white parts, chopped (2 cups); 9 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth; 2 (10 ounce) jars water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces (3/4 cup); 6 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 6 tablespoons prepared basil pesto

Submitted by Dominick and Amanda

"From Vegetarian Times - March 2010. A light artichoke soup gets a blast of flavor from a swirl of basil pesto. If the soup seems too thick when blended, simply add a little more water or broth to the mixture until desired consistency is achieved."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium leeks, white parts, chopped (2 cups)
9 garlic cloves, peeled
2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
2 (10 ounce) jars water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces (3/4 cup)
6 sprigs fresh thyme
2 teaspoons lemon juice
6 tablespoons prepared basil pesto

directions

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic, and saute 5 minutes or until leeks are softened and translucent. Add broth, artichokes, potatoes, thyme, and 2 cups water; cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; season with salt and pepper, if desired; and simmer, partially covered, 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes and garlic are very tender.
Remove thyme sprigs and strip remaining thyme leaves into soup pot. Transfer soup to blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Return to pot and stir in lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish each serving with 1 tablespoons prepared pesto.

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Dominick and Amanda

I had to update this because we got married in January 2009! Yipee! We love to cook and love to try all kinds of new and exciting foods. I (Amanda) am a vegetarian and luckily found someone who has very diverse eating habits. We live in Winter Springs, Florida with our 2 dogs and 2 cats. We enjoy traveling, watching movies, reading, being active and spending time with friends. <img src="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/ZaarNicksMom/PACsticker-Adopted.jpg"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/Adopted1smp.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"> <img src=http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m445/mliss29/vegnswap3/group09okra.jpg> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/IWasAdoptedfall08.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket">

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