Artichoke Cheddar Soup

Teresa Ambra

Artichoke Cheddar Soup is mouthwatering and irresistible! This amazing soup takes only about 25 minutes to make! It's rich and creamy and filled with artichokes, celery, carrots, onions & garlic. This favorite comfort food recipe is perfect for fall and winter meals.

2.27 from 96 votes

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Main Dish, Soup, Stews and Chowders

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 431 kcal

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1/2 cup onions diced
2 cloves garlic finely minced
2 ribs celery diced
1 leek green top removed, washed thoroughly and diced
1 cup shredded carrots
3 14-oz. cans artichoke hearts rinsed and drained
2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup gluten free all-purpose flour or use regular flour
1 1/2 tsp. pink Himalayan sea salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
2 shakes crushed red pepper flakes (or more, if desired)
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded, for garnish, if desired

Instructions

In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, melt butter.
Add onions, carrots, celery, leeks and garlic.
Sauté about 5-7 minutes until veggies are tender.
Add rinsed and well-drained artichoke hearts.
Stir in gluten free flour.
Slowly add chicken broth about ¼ cup at a time.
Add half-and-half and then heavy whipping cream, whisking while each addition is incorporated.
Add salt, pepper and red pepper flakes and cook on low heat until mixture thickens—about 5-10 minutes.
Add cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
Ladle soup into bowls.
Garnish with additional cheddar cheese, if desired.

Notes

NOTE: If you substitute milk for the half-and-half and cream, the soup will not turn out as thick and creamy. Nor will it have the fullness in flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 431kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 15gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 954mgPotassium: 242mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 4198IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 430mgIron: 1mg

Keyword artichokes, cheese, gluten free, main dish, soup

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!