Potato Soup with Baby Artichokes

Name: Potato Soup with Baby Artichokes
Yield: serves 8
Ingredients: 2 lemons, halved crosswise; 24 baby artichokes; 6 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 small onions, finely chopped; Coarse salt; Freshly ground white pepper; 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; Fresh chives, cut into 1-inch pieces, for garnish

January 26, 2012

You can substitute eight small artichokes for the baby artichokes: Prepare them as directed below, removing all but the tender inner leaves and scooping out the choke. Adjust the cooking time accordingly. Fan leaves of artichoke hearts, and place one in each bowl.

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