Creamy Spinach Artichoke Soup

Ingredients

Butter – 2 tablespoons

Yellow onion – 1 medium, finely chopped

Garlic – 4 cloves, minced
(or substitute ¾ teaspoon garlic powder)

Frozen chopped spinach – 1 (9-ounce) package
(use half the package for a lighter spinach flavor, if desired)

Salt – 1 teaspoon, or to taste

Black pepper – 1 teaspoon, or to taste

All-purpose flour – 3 tablespoons
(optional; omit for gluten-free or keto-friendly versions)

Chicken broth – 4 cups

Artichoke hearts – 1 (14-ounce) can, drained and roughly chopped

Heavy cream – 1 to 1½ cups, depending on desired richness

Cream cheese – 1 (8-ounce) package, softened

Parmesan cheese – 1 cup, freshly grated
(plus an additional ½ cup for garnish)

Sauté the Aromatics

In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat.

Add the chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.

Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, just until fragrant.

Cook the Spinach

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Stir in the frozen chopped spinach, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.

Continue stirring for 5–7 minutes, until the spinach is fully heated through.

Season with salt and pepper.

Add the Thickener (Optional)

Sprinkle the flour over the spinach mixture and stir thoroughly to prevent lumps.

Cook for about 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.

(Skip this step if making the soup gluten-free or keto-friendly.)

Build the Soup Base

Slowly pour in the chicken broth, stirring as you go.

Add the chopped artichoke hearts and let the soup simmer for 5–10 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.

Incorporate the Dairy

Reduce the heat to low.

Stir in the heavy cream until well blended.

Add the cream cheese and allow it to melt gently, stirring frequently.

Keep the heat low to ensure a smooth, creamy texture and prevent curdling.

Finish with Cheese

Stir in the Parmesan cheese until fully melted and incorporated.

Season and Serve

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Ladle into bowls and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese before serving.