We don’t get a lot of rain here on the Central Coast most years. Thankfully, this year we have. We rarely need a raincoat or hat but this year is a different story. Rainy days mean no grilling (I know we are spoiled). I am a huge soup lover so I have been in soup making overdrive. I thought today I would share with you A Heartwarming Soup and some sassy rain gear.
This soup has been a family favorite for years. Our local bagel bakery makes a version of this that my kids loved when they were little. I zhushed it up a bit to make it a little more healthy by adding roasted red peppers and tomatoes. I made this for our friends at the lake last weekend. Enjoy!
Artichoke Bisque
Artichoke Bisque with Roasted Tomatoes and Peppers
Ingredients
- 3 lbs cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 c plus 2 T (divided) olive oil extra virgin
- 2 T butter
- 2 red peppers
- 1 1/2 yellow onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 14 oz cans artichoke hearts chopped
- 4 c chicken stock
- 3/4 c freshly grated parm
- 1/2 pt 1/2 and 1/2
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread tomatoes, onions, and peppers on 2 large baking sheets in a single layer and toss with ¼ cup olive oil, salt, and pepper and 2 T chopped basil. Roast for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and set baking she,et aside.
In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, 2 T olive oil and 2 T butter. Add garlic saute until just soft and add artichoke hearts and saute for 5 minutes. Sprinkle in ½ T salt and some pepper. Add chicken stock, and roasted vegetables (including their juices. Raise heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce and simmer for 30 minutes (uncovered). Use an immersion blender or Cuisinart to blend mixture until mostly smooth. Add 1/2 and 1/2 to finish. Serve with a sprinkling of fresh basil and parm.
I like to keep entertaining at the lake simple so I served it with this simple caesar wedge salad from simple bites. I made the mistake of making my own caesar dressing because I am not much of a bottled dressing fan (fyi don’t). I would pick up Maries Caesar dressing in your refrigerator case. This salad is better and simpler as stated in the recipe.
There you have a nice heartwarming soup for a rainy day. Since we have been having so much rain I have been on the lookout for a pretty new raincoat. Do you ever shop at Athleta? I find their clothes to be really well made for the price point.
I love this rain jacket. It isn’t on sale (they don’t have too many sales) but it is priced fairly. Who doesn’t need another leopard scarf, right? These stellar crop pants from Athleta (fyi they aren’t really cropped on me) are fabulous. If you don’t think you can wear leggings you can wear these. They are thick and forgiving. The zippers provide even more spanx like protection. I own three pairs of these. These pretty cashmere gloves are on sale at Nordstrom. The hat is packable and super reasonable. The blondo boots (the whole line is waterproof) are waterproof and stylish. All items are linked below.
Over 50 Fashionable Rain Gear
Happy Valentines Day!
That soup sound easy enough that even I might be able to make it! And I could use some fashionable rain gear….instead of looking like a homeless person…haha
This soup looks delicious. We’ve gotten a lot of rain and wonderful winter temps here in Southern California. I’ve enjoyed it but probably need to up my rain gear if we can expect similar rain and cold next year.
xo,
Karen
I know we are so spoiled Karen. We have no idea what real rain is…we are finding out this month! Keep it coming in intervals!
Cindy,
Love artichoke soup. I was on my way to the grocery store when I got your recipe, picked up the ingredients and made it for lunch today. A keeper! ❤️
Could you please clarify which of the tights you buy? It seems they have a number of different ⅞ tights, and the black are hard to see any defining details. Thanks
Hi Linda
Any of the stellars are good. I have the stellar crop pant and for me (I am 5’4) they hit just above the ankle. The stellar tights hit me at the ankle. I am very long waisted but have short legs so you might want to consider that. I have not tried the stellar trouser so I cannot speak to that one. I am wearing the stellar tights as we speak!
Lovely soup recipe, Cindy. I Pinned it! I’m so tired of heavy soups and comfort food, so thank you.
I’m looking for a spring coat, and we have s lot of rain here in the Midwest, you being from Michigan-you know! So thanks for the tip!
Jane x
Thanks for the info on the leggings!! I need new ones.
I, too, am curious about how much half and half to add; I don’t see it in the ingredients. Also, is the time on the roasting correct? Forty-five minutes seems like way too long. Most vegetables like this roast for only about 20 minutes. Seems like they would be much after 45 minutes.
Yes Marsha. Thanks for pointing that out. I am not very adept at using the recipe maker in Word Press so there were a couple of errors on the recipe. I fixed them. Enjoy!
Hi Judith
Thank you to you and Marsha for catching the errors. I am not very adept at the Recipe Maker in Word Press. Once I finished the recipe, it disappeared. It reappeared but with errors! Thanks for catching it!
I meant “mush” instead of “much.” Thanks for the recipe, Cindy!
Cindy, do you just add a bit of Half & Half on top of the hot soup?
Sounds divine.
Sending love, darling friend……