Cream Of Artichoke - Mushroom Soup

Photo: flickr user Banana Donuts ~ Half Baked Photography

Ingredients

1 lg. can drained artichokes, not marinated

3 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms

2 1/2 cups half

half

Cayenne to taste

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

1 can chicken broth

1/2 teaspoon salt

Parsley to garnish

Preparation

Drain artichokes and dice. Heat butter and saute onions and mushrooms 5 minutes. Stir in flour. Cook slowly 2 minutes. Slowly add broth, then cream. Heat very slowly to thicken. Stir in artichokes and seasonings. Serves 4. I always add more mushrooms and artichokes for a heartier soup.