Cream of Artichoke Soup

Name: Cream of Artichoke Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 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(s) (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained and sliced; 1 can(s) (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

By Kathie Carr
@kathiecc

A friend gave me this recipe about 10 years ago and it has become one of my favorites.

Its made with a rich, spicy chicken broth base.

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

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Serves:

Prep:

15 Min

Ingredients

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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(s)

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

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

flour
1 c

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

How to Make Cream of Artichoke Soup

Step-by-Step

In a large saucepan, over medium heat, saute onion, carrots, and celery in 1/4 cup of the butter. Add bay leaf, thyme, oregano, cayenne, broth, mushrooms, and artichokes. Simmer 15-20 minutes.
In small skillet mely remaining butter over low heat. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Stir into artichoke mixture. Slowly add cream. Add salt and pepper to taste. If you like a bite, add a bit more cayenne to taste, also.
Cook about 5 minutes more until entire mixture is slightly thickened and heated throughout. Serve immediately.

Optional: Garnish with parsley or red pepper flakes.

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