Artichoke Vichyssoise
Artichoke Vichyssoise might be a good recipe to expand your side dish repertoire. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains about 6g of protein, 18g of fat, and a total of 279 calories. A mixture of artichoke hearts, half-and-half, milk, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil in a large nonreactive saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 40 to 45 minutes or until tender.
Puree until smooth in 2 batches in a food processor, adding 1/4 cup half-and-half and half the marinated artichoke hearts to each batch.
Transfer each batch to a large nonreactive pitcher.
Stir in remaining 1 cup half-and-half, milk, salt, and pepper. For extra tartness, if desired, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons reserved artichoke liquid. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.
Whisk well, ladle into chilled soup bowls, and sprinkle with chopped chives.