Cream of Artichoke Soup
By
Kathie Carr
@kathiecc
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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.
Its made with a rich, spicy chicken broth base.
Ingredients
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1 cchopped green onion
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2carots, peeled and sliced
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2 stickribs celery, chopped
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1/2 cbutter, divided
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1bay leaf
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1/2 tspdried thyme
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1/2 tsporegano, dried
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1/8 tspcayenne pepper
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4 cchicken broth
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1 can(s)(4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained and sliced
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1 can(s)(14 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
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3 Tbspflour
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1 cheavy 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
- 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.
About Cream of Artichoke Soup
Course/Dish: Vegetable Soup
