Quick And Easy Artichoke Soup

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/8 onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 cups marinated artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped
• 1 1/4 cups chicken broth or 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup champagne or 1/4 cup wine
• 1 tablespoon brandy
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated (fresh) or 3 tablespoons asiago cheese
• fresh ground pepper
• sugar, if desired
• fresh italian parsley (to garnish) or dill (to garnish)
• nonfat plain yogurt (optional) or nonfat sour cream (optional)

Recipe

• 1 sauté onions, garlic, and shallots in oil over medium heat until soft, about 2 minutes.
• 2 add artichoke hearts, stock, wine, and brandy.
• 3 bring to a boil, turn to the lowest setting, and simmer covered 10 minutes. if you want a smoother consistency, you can puree it at this time.
• 4 pepper (and sugar, if desired) to taste, and serve topped with cheese, a dollop of yogurt or sour cream, and a sprinkling of fresh italian parsley or dill.