Lemony Tuscan Artichoke Soup (Printable)

Vibrant Tuscan-style soup with tender artichokes, creamy cannellini beans, and bright lemon zest.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 celery stalks, diced
04 - 2 medium carrots, diced
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 lemon, zested and juiced

→ Artichokes & Beans

07 - 2 (14-ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
08 - 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

→ Liquids

09 - 4 cups vegetable broth

→ Herbs & Seasonings

10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

→ Garnish

15 - Extra lemon wedges
16 - Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened and fragrant.
02 - Stir in garlic, dried thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until aromatic and garlic is fragrant.
03 - Add artichoke hearts and cannellini beans to the pot. Stir thoroughly to combine with the vegetable base.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
05 - Stir in lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 additional minutes to meld citrus notes.
06 - Using an immersion blender, partially blend the soup for a creamy-yet-chunky texture, or leave completely chunky if preferred.
07 - Stir in fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with lemon wedges and Parmesan cheese if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • This soup comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all day
  • The lemon brightens everything without overpowering the earthy artichokes
  • It freezes beautifully so you can keep sunshine on hand for busy weeks
02 -
  • I once forgot to zest the lemon before juicing and had to start over do not be like me
  • Do not overblend or you lose the satisfying texture of the artichokes and beans
03 -
  • Room temperature broth helps everything come to temperature faster
  • Use a microplane for the lemon zest to avoid the bitter white pith

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