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By Crystal Baldwin

Warm, flavorful and oh so satisfying! This delicious Creamy Artichoke Potato Soup is topped with pesto (or leave off if its not your fav) for a swirl of yummy, fresh flavor!
This recipe is perfect for our "tweener" seasons (between winter and spring). When we can have nice days and cool nights or not so nice days and cooler nights. You might still crave something warm and comfy and this soup fits perfectly with the fresh flavor of spring pesto swirled around in warm yummy soup.

Of course a loaf of fresh sourdough bread goes so well with this soup and is perfect for dipping and crunching (see our upcoming sourdough making class)!

You can make this the super easy way like I did, with canned artichokes - be sure they are in water and not oil. Besides being full of fiber which promotes healthy digestion, artichokes are loaded with antioxidants and vitamins. They also contain inulin, a type of fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria with prebiotics.
Artichokes also aid in detoxification and support for the liver as the leaf contains cynarin, which is a compound that may improve liver function and possibly repair liver damage.
Artichokes are also rich in potassium which are beneficial for the heart helping to maintain a healthy heart rhythm and normal blood pressure. Of course the increase in antioxidants may help lower LDL (or bad cholesterol) which is always good for the heart.

Every superstar needs someone to make them look good and potatoes fit the bill here. Not only do they add texture & Creamy flavor but they are also full of fiber and an excellent source of nutrients including ; B6, magnesium, calcium, vitamin C and potassium.
More hearth benefits with potassium that works to regulate blood pressure and of course the fiber helps reduce cholesterol levels. This resistant starch (resists digestion in the small intestines) is the perfect prebiotic and just like artichokes, they help feed the beneficial gut bacteria, improving digestion and reducing constipation.
There are a couple different ways to make this soup. This recipe is a dairy free version using cashews to create cream and also using soy milk.
However you can leave out the cashews and soy milk and replace those for dairy- based cream and regular milk if you drink dairy. You can also substitute the soy milk for any plant-based milk you prefer. it is easy to make this work for you and not a restrictive recipe at all.
Creamy Artichoke & Potato Soup with Pesto
By Crystal Baldwin
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In this simple recipe you are going to:
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