Artichoke And Mussel Bisque Recipes

ARTICHOKE BISQUE

Steps:

• Saute leeks in butter or olive oil and place in food processor. Puree leeks.
• Add 3 cans of drained artichoke hearts and pulse in the the food processor until just short of pureeing. Should be coarse and still a bit chuncky.
• Mix together pureed ingredients, cream soup, broth, lemon juice and Italian dressing in stock pot and bring to simmer. Add 1/2 & 1/2 and heat thoroughly. Taste for seasonings and add salt as desired.
• Serve hot. Keeps well in refrigerator.

OYSTER & ARTICHOKE BISQUE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a sauce pot.
• Add the onion, celery, and garlic; saute for 5 minutes or until tender.
• Whisk in the flour and stir for 3 minutes.
• Add the milk and heat until thickened.
• Stir in the half and half and seasonings.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Reduce the heat, add the oysters and artichokes.
• Simmer for 5 minutes, then add the sherry.

ARTICHOKE BISQUE

Steps:

• Saute onions in butter, over medium heat, for about 10 minutes, or until onions are soft.
• Add vermouth, artichokes, broth and thyme and simmer until the artichokes fall apart, about 10 minutes or so.
• Stir in cream and bleu cheese and simmer until melted.
• Carefully puree in a blender, or whir with your stick blender (if you do not own a stick blender, run, I said RUN out and get one! You will love it).
• Garnish with chives.

ARTICHOKE BISQUE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill.
• Coat the tomatoes, bell peppers and artichoke hearts lightly with oil, place on grill just away from the hottest spot. Turn occasionally with tongs to sear all surfaces. Remove to a dish to let cool. Reserve any juices that accumulate.
• In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic with butter over medium heat, stirring. In a food processor, small chop the grilled vegetables. In saucepan with onion/garlic mixture, add vegetable stock, cream, grilled vegetables, and cilantro. Bring to simmer, stir to heat evenly. Combine cornstarch and water in a small separate bowl. Slowly add to saucepan while stirring to combine. The sauce will thicken slightly in 1 to 2 minutes to desired consistency. Add more cornstarch or water if necessary.
• Add salt, dash with pepper, to taste. Serve with suggested garnishes, if desired.