Cream of Artichoke Soup I
Cream of Artichoke Soup I might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 404 calories, 12g of protein, and 25g of fat. This recipe serves 4. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. Head to the store and pick up potato, celery, marjoram, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the heavy whipping cream you could follow this main course with the Homemade Strawberry Shortcake with Grand Marnier Whipped Cream as a dessert.
Instructions
Steam the artichokes in 2 cups water until tender (about 45 minutes) and reserve the liquid afterwards. Allow the artichokes to cool.
Scrape the flesh from the bottom third of each leaf and place in medium soup pot along with the artichoke liquid.
Remove fuzzy choke from each artichoke bottom and discard.
Coarsely dice the artichoke bottoms and place in the soup pot. Next add chicken stock, vermouth, potato, carrot, onion, celery, garlic, bay leaves, and marjoram. Simmer until the vegetables are very tender and the liquid is reduced by 1/3, about 45 minutes.
Next puree the soup in a blender and return to the pot.
Add the cream and the cheese and heat through but don't boil.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with croutons on top.