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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
6 artichokes (save leaves for other uses) |
2 tablespoons lemon juice |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 tablespoon salt |
3 tablespoons butter |
1 onion (chopped) |
2 tablespoons all purpose flour |
6 cups chicken broth |
3 tablespoons whipping cream |
chervil (chopped) |
Directions:
1. Trim leaves, stems, and fuzzy chokes from artichokes.
2. Drop artichoke hearts into a bowl of ice water mixed with lemon juice and olive oil.
3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Drain hearts and add to boiling water; cook until tender. Drain.
4. In a pan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onion and stir until golden. Stir in flour; cook, stirring often, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and the artichoke hearts; stir until mixture boils and thickens, 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Whirl mixture in a blender until smooth. Return to pan and heat through. Add whipping cream and salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped chervil.
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