Chilled Artichoke and Herb Soup

This refreshing chilled artichoke and herb soup is perfect for warm days. Blended until smooth, it features the delicate flavors of artichokes, fresh herbs, and a hint of lemon. Serve it as a light appetizer or a delightful lunch option!
This recipe is mediterranean style, lunch, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 10 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include greek yogurt, salt, fresh parsley, lemon juice.
- Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups greek yogurt (for garnish)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 400 g artichoke hearts (canned or cooked)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the artichoke hearts and vegetable broth to the pot, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in the chopped parsley, dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat and let the soup cool slightly before transferring it to a blender.
- Blend the soup until smooth and creamy, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Serve the chilled soup in bowls, garnished with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 150
- Protein: 5 g
- Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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