ARTICHOKE & CAPER CREAM SOUP

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 pound fresh oyster mushrooms, coarsely chopped
2 cans (14 ounces each) artichoke bottoms, drained and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons Cognac or additional chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon pepper
minced chives, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms. Cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add artichokes, capers and garlic. Cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until artichokes begin to brown., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine broth, cream, Cognac and pepper; bring to a boil., Reserve 1 cup artichoke mixture. Transfer remaining mixture to a blender; add 3/4 cup broth mixture. Cover and process until smooth; add to remaining broth mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Add reserved artichoke mixture; heat through. Garnish with chives if desired.

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