Creamy Artichoke Soup From Sunset

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 artichoke hearts
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream

Recipe

• 1 drop artichoke hearts into a bowl of ice water mixed with lemon juice and olive oil if using fresh (skip for frozen or canned).
• 2 bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. drain hearts and add to boiling water; cook until tender. drain.
• 3 in a pan over medium-high heat, melt butter. add onion and stir until golden. stir in flour; cook, stirring often, 3 to 5 minutes.
• 4 add chicken broth and the artichoke hearts; stir until mixture boils and thickens, 15 to 20 minutes.
• 5 whirl mixture in a blender until smooth. return to pan and heat through. add whipping cream and salt and pepper to taste.