Artichoke, Chicken &
Chive Soup

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 jar (14.75-ounce) CARA MIA Artichoke Hearts Packed In Water
• 3 tablespoons STAR Original Olive Oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 shallot, minced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (6-ounce) tomato paste
• 6 ounces cooked chicken meat, cut in chunks
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, snipped
• Salt, to taste
• Ground black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Drain artichoke hearts and cut in half lengthwise; set aside.
2. Heat oil in large stockpot. Sauté onion and shallot until soft and fragrant. Add garlic, sauté 2 minutes more.
3. Stir in tomato paste; simmer, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes, till heated through. Add artichoke hearts and chicken meat.
4. Stir in stock and heat to boil; simmer until reduced by half. Stir in heavy cream; heat through but do not boil.
5. Remove from heat; stir in chives and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

NOTE:

1. Makes 6 cups
2. Serves 6

PRODUCTS:

Cara Mia Artichoke Hearts in Water
STAR® Original Olive Oil