CREAM OF ARTICHOKE SOUP WITH BLEU CHEESE

Cream of Artichoke Soup with Bleu Cheese image

Provided by Luby Luby Luby

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup dry vermouth
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1 1/4 cups half-and-half
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
salt
black pepper
white pepper
red pepper
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

In large saucepan melt the butter.
Add onion and garlic and saute until tender.
Add flour and cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly.
Remove from heat.
Whisk in the stock and vermouth then add 1 can of drained artichoke hearts.
Cook over medium heat stirring constantly for 5 minutes.
Pour into blender and process until pureed.
Return to saucepan and add the half and half, chopped artichokes and seasonings.
Pour into soup bowls and sprinkle with Bleu Cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.2, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 1275.8, Carbohydrate 38.8, Fiber 11.4, Sugar 4.9, Protein 18.8