Creamy Spinach Artichoke Soup
This creamy spinach artichoke soup is rich, comforting, and packed with tender tortellini, fresh spinach, and flavorful artichoke hearts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups vegetable broth
1 (12-ounce) package three-cheese tortellini
1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, well drained and roughly chopped
2 cups lightly packed spinach, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
Shredded Parmesan cheese, for serving
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Melt the butter in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and season with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 10 minutes, until softened and lightly golden.
Stir in the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Sprinkle the flour over the onion mixture and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to create a roux.
Slowly whisk in the vegetable broth until smooth. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Add the tortellini and cook for 7–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until nearly al dente.
Stir in the chopped artichoke hearts and spinach.
Once the spinach has wilted, reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Do not allow the soup to boil after adding the cream.
Remove from heat and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Ladle into bowls and garnish generously with shredded Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
For extra richness, substitute half-and-half or additional heavy cream for part of the broth.
Frozen spinach can be used; thaw and squeeze out excess moisture before adding.
Add cooked mushrooms for additional texture and flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Tortellini may absorb broth as it sits; add a splash of broth when reheating if needed.
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