Cream of Artichoke and Mushroom Soup

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts
• 8 ounces Mushrooms
• 1 bunch green onions
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 5 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• black pepper or Cayenne (optional)

Directions

1. Drain artichoke hearts and chop into small pieces.
2. Set aside.
3. Thinly slice Mushrooms.
4. Finely chop green onion, including tops.
5. Melt butter in a large saucepan.
6. Saute onions and Mushrooms for about 5 minutes.
7. Stir in flour.
8. Cook slowly for two minutes, stirring constantly.
9. Slowly add broth, then half and half.
10. Heat very slowly, stirring constantly until thickened.
11. Stir in artichokes and seasonings