Artichoke Chowder Recipes

ARTICHOKE CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a skillet, saute the artichoke hearts garlic, and shallots in the stock.
• Set aside half the hearts and puree the rest in blender.
• Add the butter and milk and whip till smooth.
• Place in a saucepan and simmer over low heat for 20 mins.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Fold in rest of the hearts and heat thoroughly.
• Garnish with basil and croutons.

CLAM CHOWDER WITH ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Drain and quarter artichokes. Drain mushrooms.
• In 3-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients except salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Stir in salt and pepper to taste.

CREAM OF ARTICHOKE SOUP WITH BLEU 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.