Cream Of Artichoke Soup Recipe

This simple puree of artichoke hearts in broth with a bit of garlic and cream is based on one served at duarte's tavern in pescadero, californianot too far up the coast from the artichoke-growing area around watsonville and castroville. We've lightened the amount of cream a bit (okay, a lot) to bring out more artichoke flavor. You can make it a bit more elegant by adding a full cup of cream, if you like, since it is terribly delicious that way, too. Either way, if you like artichokes, it's one of the tastiest soups imaginable. Never cleaned an artichoke before? Check out how to clean artichoke hearts for a few tips.