Easy Creamy Artichoke Soup

If you’ve ever wanted a soup that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen but actually took about ten minutes, this Easy Creamy Artichoke Soup is it.

No heavy cream. No complicated technique. Just a handful of mostly pantry ingredients, a blender (affiliate link), and a pot to warm it in. I first made this for supper on a whim one night and everyone at the table asked what was in it. That’s always a good sign.

I adapted it from The New Holly Clegg Trim and Terrific Cookbook (affiliate link)—a wonderful resource full of fast, easy, healthy recipes — and it’s been in my rotation ever since.

Why I Love This Easy Creamy Artichoke Soup

• Ready in under 15 minutes. Blender (affiliate link) soups are weeknight magic.
• Creamy without any cream. Rich and velvety with just 126 calories per generous serving.
• Mostly pantry ingredients. Perfect for those nights when you haven’t planned ahead.
• Tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. Guests will never guess how simple it is.
• Just 3 WW Points per serving. A warm, satisfying bowl that barely dents your daily Points.

Ingredients and Substitutions

• Canned artichoke hearts, drained — The star of the show. Make sure to drain them well before blending for the best texture.
• 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup — Adds body and a subtle earthy flavor while keeping things light.
• 98% fat-free cream of celery soup — Works alongside the mushroom soup to create that creamy, velvety base.
• Skim milk — Keeps the soup light and smooth. Low-fat milk works too if that’s what you have, as would your favorite unsweetened non-dairy alternative.
• Chicken broth — Adds savory depth. Vegetable broth (affiliate link) is a great swap if you want to keep this vegetarian. My go-to is jarred Better than Bouillon, so much more convenient than cans and boxes.
• Dry white wine — Optional but lovely. It adds a gentle brightness to the finished soup. Skip it and add a splash more broth if you prefer.
• Cayenne pepper — Just enough to add a whisper of warmth. Start with a small pinch and adjust to your taste.
• Salt and pepper — Always taste and adjust at the end once everything is warmed through.

Calories and WW Points?

According to my calculations, each generous 1-1/3 cups serving has just 126 calories and 3.1 g fat.

WW Points: 3
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3 PointsPlus (Old plan)

How to Make This Easy Artichoke Soup 

1. Place the drained artichoke hearts in a blender or food processor (affiliate link) and puree until smooth.
2. Add the cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, milk, chicken broth, white wine, and cayenne pepper. Blend until smooth and well combined.
3. Transfer to a pot and warm gently over low heat, stirring occasionally.
4. Taste, adjust the seasoning, and serve.

A Few Cooking Notes

A high-powered blender like a Vitamix (affiliate link) gives you the silkiest, smoothest result—but any blender or food processor (affiliate link) will do the job beautifully. If your blender is on the smaller side, just blend in two batches.

This soup is wonderful served with toasted ciabatta or a slice of crusty whole-grain bread on the side. The bread is perfect for scooping up every last drop of that velvety broth.

I have never been a huge fan of soups loaded with heavy cream—I would much rather save those calories for a glass of wine or a homemade cookie. This soup proves you don’t need cream to get something rich and deeply satisfying.

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Source: The New Holly Clegg Trim and Terrific Cookbook (affiliate link)

More Easy WW-Friendly Artichoke Recipes

If you loved this soup, here are a few more artichoke recipes to try:

• Slow Cooker Potato Artichoke Soup
  Hearty, comforting, and practically makes itself.
• Easy Baked Artichoke Feta Dip
  A crowd-pleasing appetizer that disappears fast.
• Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip Ravioli Soup
  All the flavors of your favorite dip in a hearty, satisfying soup.
• Speedy Spinach Artichoke Dip Chicken
  A quick weeknight dinner with that irresistible spinach artichoke flavor.