Artichoke soup
Artichoke soup recipe in the soup category
Recipe ingredients:
- 8 medium artichokes, washed and trimmed
- 1 quart water
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 bunch scallions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 cups light cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Recipe method:
- In a large kettle, place the artichokes, water, chicken stock and scallions.
- Bring to a boil and cook, covered, for 45 minutes.
- Drain and cool artichokes, reserving cooking liquid.
- Scrape off the tender parts from bottoms of leaves and remove hearts.
- Puree scrapings in a blender or food processor, adding cooking stock and lemon juice.
- When cool, add cream and seasonings.
- Chill thoroughly and serve in chilled bowls with one of the following garnishes: hardboiled egg slices, minced parsley or chives, a dollop of sour cream, sliced lemon or lime, watercress, or a dollop of whipped cream.
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