Artichoke Bisque

By rhongaut

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 3/4 cup green onions, chopped
• 2 cans chicken broth (10.5 oz. cans)
• 2 cans artichoke hearts (14 oz. cans)
• 1/4 lb. butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 tsp thyme
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 qt. half and half

Preparation

Step 1

Saute onions, celery and garlic in melted butter for 8 minutes. Stir in flour and cook over low heat. to the 2 cans chicken broth add water to make 4 1/2 cups liquid. Slowly add to flour and vegetable mixture. Drain artichoke liquid into mixture. Add bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer 45 minutes. Mash artichoke hearts with fork and add to soup. Simmer 10 minutes. Add half and half and heat thoroughly.