Mushroom and Artichoke Soup

Easy, hearty and absolutely delicious. This soup is amazing year round. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

-1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter

-1 bunch green onions, cleaned and chopped

-2 carrots, peeled and shredded

-6 oz baby bella mushrooms, roughly chopped

-1 bay leaf

-1/2 tsp thyme

-1/2 tsp oregano

-a dash of cayenne pepper

-4 cups chicken broth

-14 oz marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

-3 Tbs flour

-1 cup heavy cream

-1/2 tsp salt

-1/2 tsp pepper

Directions:

Melt butter in large pot. Add the onions, carrots, and mushrooms. Saute for 5-6 minutes or until the veggies are nice and soft.

Add the bay leaf, thyme, oregano, cayenne, broth and artichoke. Give it a good stir. Bring to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

Remove the bay leaf.

Ladle about a cup or two of the liquid from the soup. Whisk in the flour. Once smooth, add it to the pot. Give it a really good stir. Add the cream, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 more minutes.

Ladle that goodness into bowls and enjoy! YUM!