Cream of Artichoke
Soup

This soup is the perfect blend of creaminess and flavor. Perfect for anytime of day.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 jar (6.5 oz.) Cara Mia Marinated Artichoke Hearts
• 1 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 chicken bouillon cube, crumbled
• 2 tsp. cornstarch
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 2 cups half and half
• 1 Tbs. lemon juice
• 1 Tbs. chopped pimiento
• 1 Tbs. chopped parsley<

DIRECTIONS:

1. Drain marinade from artichokes; cut larger ones in halves.
2. Spoon off 2 tablespoons of the marinade into a saucepan.
3. Add celery and onion. Sauté just until tender-crisp.
4. Add water and bouillon cube. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
5. Stir cornstarch and salt into half-and-half. Add to hot mixture.
6. Cook, stirring, until mixture boils and thickens slightly.
7. Add artichokes to soup, and heat. Stir in lemon juice, pimiento and parsley.

NOTE:

1. Servings 4