posted by Ann 05-23-98 12:05 PM 
Artichoke and Mushroom Soup
1 (14 oz.) can artichoke hearts 
2 Tbl. finely chopped onion 
2 Tbl. flour 
2 1/2 cups half & half 
Cayenne to taste 
3 Tbl. butter 
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms 
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth 
1/2 tsp. salt 
Parsley to garnish 
Drain and dice artichokes. 
Heat butter, sauté onions and mushrooms for five minutes.  Stir in flour; cook slowly two minutes.  Slowly add broth, then cream. 
Heat very slowly to thicken.  Stir in artichokes and seasonings. 
Yield: 6 servings.