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Artichoke soup with cheddar cheese

Introduction

The artichoke is a precious ingredient, full of much needed vitamins and minerals. I will write 2 versions of this soup, normal and speedy.

Artichoke soup with cheddar cheese

  • 10 artichokes
  • 1/2 leek
  • 700 ml vegetable broth (water)
  • 2 medium-sized (1 large) potato
  • 100 ml white wine
  • 100 g grated cheddar
  • 2 tbsp cream (optional)
  • Salt, pepper, herbs and spices, pinch of sugar
  • Chop the leek and saute until softened
  • Trim the artichokes to remove the tough outer leaves, cut the remaining hearts in quarters and add to the pan with the leek
  • Pour in the wine and simmer for 15 min on a medium heat
  • In a separate casserole bring the broth to the boil and add potatoes, cook until half-done
  • Add the artichokes with wine and leek, season and cook until the potatoes are done
  • Transfer the soup to a food processor and blend until smooth, add the cream and spices
  • Return to the casserole, bring to the boil again, serve sprinkled with the cheese or with the cheese croutons

SPEEDY VERSION

  • 2 cans (350 g each) artichoke hearts
  • 700 ml broth
  • Dried leek or shallots
  • 4 - 5 tbsp instant mash potatoes