Creamy Spinach Artichoke Soup

October 11, 2024 by healthy recipes, Updated October 11, 2024

This creamy spinach artichoke soup is a cozy, flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. It s rich in fiber and free of gluten, making it a great choice for many dietary needs.

Ingredients

• 1 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
• 4 cups lower-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 (12-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream cheese and milk until smooth, about 2 minutes.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and slightly translucent, about 4 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Stir in the thawed spinach, cooking until it breaks up and is warmed through, about 3 minutes.
5. Add the vegetable broth and chopped artichoke hearts, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil and cook until the artichokes and spinach are heated through and the broth slightly reduces, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
6. Working in three batches, whisk in the reserved cream cheese mixture until melted and creamy, about 2 minutes per batch.
7. Stir in the grated Parmesan, lemon juice, and salt until the cheese melts.
8. Ladle the soup into bowls, sprinkle with pepper, and serve with additional Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition Information

183 Calories | 10g Fat | 18g Carbohydrates | 8g Protein

Nutrition facts per serving (based on 8 servings):

• Total Carbohydrate: 18g (7% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 5g (16% DV)
• Protein: 8g (15% DV)
• Total Fat: 10g (13% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 4g (21% DV)
• Cholesterol: 21mg (7% DV)
• Sodium: 441mg (19% DV)
• Vitamin A: 470µg
• Vitamin C: 9mg (10% DV)
• Calcium: 188mg (14% DV)
• Iron: 1mg (7% DV)