NEW ORLEANS SHRIMP AND ARTICHOKE SOUP

By ROBandSEAN

Ingredients

• 1 can artichokes, quartered
• 2 c. chicken stock
• 1/4 c. chopped green onion
• 1/4 tsp. thyme leaves
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp. melted butter
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 1 c. heavy cream
• 1/2 to 1 lb. shrimp, peeled
• Chopped parsley
• Chopped green onion

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 5 ingredients in large saucepan, simmer for 10 minutes. Cook butter in flour until light brown; add to sauce. Stir in cream, simmer for 10 minutes. Add shrimp, simmer for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and green onion.