Artichoke Soup
For this recipe, we will first steam the artichokes, recover all the flesh, and prepare with shallot and milk a delicious soup.
24 K
50 min.
Easy
12 people
8 IngredientsLast modified on: December 4th 2022
12 globe artichokes
6 
60 g 
3 litres 
3 
600 ml 
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Cooking: 30 min.
All in all: 50 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 15 min.
Cook 12 globe artichokes as you normally do, let them cool.
Stage 2
Remove all the leaves, then with a small spoon and for each one, remove the flesh that you will deposit in a bowl.
You can proceed by placing the leaf on the work surface...
You can proceed by placing the leaf on the work surface...
Stage 3
...or by holding it in your hand.
Stage 4 - 10 min.
No secret, it's a bit tedious.
Stage 5 - 3 min.
Remove the hay from the artichoke hearts, then cut them into small pieces and add them to the bowl.
Stage 7 - 1 min.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 60 g butter then add the minced shallots, salt and pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
Stage 8 - 4 min.
Add the artichoke flesh, mix well, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 or 4 minutes.
Stage 9 - 8 min.
Pour in 3 litres Milk, add 3 bouquets garni, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Stage 10 - 2 min.
After this time, remove from heat, add 600 ml cream and mix thoroughly.
Stage 11
Check the seasoning, your artichoke soup is ready.
Keeping: Several days in the refrigerator, in a closed jar.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 210 RDI=80 % | 370 RDI=40 % | 200 RDI=30 % | 4,160 RDI=210 % | 17,400 RDI: 210 % |
| Per 100 g | 3 RDI=1 % | 5 RDI=1 % | 3 RDI=0 % | 70 RDI=3 % | 280 RDI: 3 % |
| Per person | 20 RDI=7 % | 30 RDI=3 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 350 RDI=20 % | 1,450 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 14.50 €
- Per person : 1.25 €
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Milk
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Globe artichoke
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