cream of artichoke soup

Ingredients For cream of artichoke soup

• 1 c

  chopped green onion
• 2

  carots, peeled and sliced
• 2 stick

  ribs celery, chopped
• 1/2 c

  butter, divided
• 1

  bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp

  dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp

  oregano, dried
• 1/8 tsp

  cayenne pepper
• 4 c

  chicken broth
• 1 can

  (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained and sliced
• 1 can

  (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
• 3 Tbsp

  flour
• 1 c

  heavy cream
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• parsley or red pepper flakes for garnish