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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup frozen chopped onions, thawed
  • 2 (14-ounce) cans artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped
  • 1 (32-ounce) box low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 cup lowfat yogurt, divided
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

Method

  • In a large stockpot, heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Add the onions and saute until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the artichoke hearts, season with salt and pepper and saute another 5 minutes.
  • Add the broth, bring to a simmer and cook about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Puree until smooth with a hand blender or in a blender in small batches.
  • Whisk in 3/4 cup yogurt and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the pesto sauce and lemon juice.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls, top each with about 1 tablespoon yogurt and drizzle with the thinned pesto sauce.