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Slow Cooker Potato Artichoke Soup Recipe

Easy, creamy, nourishing and surprisingly flavorful, everyone who tried this easy slow cooker potato artichoke soup liked it.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 20 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: low calorie potato soup, low fat artichoke soup, low fat potato soup
Servings: 6
Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 all purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 can (about 14 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained well and chopped
  • 4-1/2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice, optional at the end

Instructions

  • Ideal Slow Cooker Size: 4-Quart.
  • Combine the potatoes, onion, artichoke hearts, broth, bay leaf and pepper in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, or until the potatoes are very tender.
  • Puree the soup in batches in the food processor or blender. Or use a hand held immersion blender.
  • Return mixture to the slow cooker if you used a blender/food processor. Add the half-and-half and continue to cook until heated, 5 to 10 minutes more.
  • Taste and add salt and pepper to taste. If you feel the soup needs some brightness, stir in fresh lemon juice to taste. (We didn't think it needed it.)

Notes

Serving size: 1-1/4 cups
WW Points: 1
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4 SmartPoints (Green plan)
4 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
1 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
3 PointsPlus (Old plan)
I stirred in a half cup of fat free half-and-half at the end, but feel free to substitute your dairy or nondairy milk or cream of choice.
To spice things up, you might want to consider one of the following stir-ins or toppings:
  • Pesto
  • Crushed red pepper flakes
  • Grated Parmesan
  • Croutons
  • Olive tapenade

Nutrition

Serving: 1-1/4 cups | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 563mg | Potassium: 684mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg