Ingredients

  • 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

Method

  • 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.