oyster-artichoke soup

Ingredients For oyster-artichoke soup

• 1 c

  butter
• 1/2

  medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 c

  chopped celery
• 1/2 c

  minced parsley
• 1 tsp

  minced garlic
• 1/8 c

  flour
• 1 qt

  oysters (liquid reserved)
• 1 1/2 can

  artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 c

  heavy cream
• 1/2 Tbsp

  salt
• 1 Tbsp

  freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 tsp

  cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp

  dried thyme
• 1 qt

  chicken stock