Artichoke Bisque (Pop)

By DWatkins23

This recipe was one of Pop's favorite Soups. He made it frequently. Not sure where he got the recipe.

Ingredients

• 2 T Oil (I use Olive oil)
• 4 cloves Garlic (I triple this)
• 2 Potatoes, peeled and cubed (I use about 1 1/2 to 2 lb of potatoes)
• 8 Artichoke hearts -- I use a 14 oz can of Cara Mia, quartered.
• 4 Cups Chicken broth

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in saucepan. Add garlic, potato and artichoke hearts (with canned hearts, I add these at very end, just prior to puree). Note: check for stringy leaves and remove them. Saute briefly, add broth, bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer till veggies are tender. With canned artichokes, I simply go long enough to cook the potatoes -- 10 to 15 minutes.

Puree in blender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. I add none.

Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with a tiny nut of butter.

Delicious!

Notes: At 12 cloves of garlic, there is not a strong garlic taste. If you like garlic, go for 16. I have done this and it is great.

In preparing the artichoke quarters, I frequently throw away quite a few outer leaves and cut the tops of the leaves off further than they already are. When I double the recipe, I use three cans. I have never tried two cans with a single recipe (I never make a single recipe) but would probably be better.