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INGREDIENTS

1 lb artichokes or sunchokes
1 large onion, diced
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
Salt to taste
White pepper to taste
½ cup cream

DIRECTIONS

1. Peel the artichokes to the hearts.
2. Slice the artichoke hearts thin.
3. Place artichoke hearts in a medium stockpot.
4. Add chicken stock and onions to the pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Add the soup to a blender and puree smooth.
7. Pour pureed soup back into the stockpot.
8. Add chicken, salt and pepper.
9. Add cream, stir and heat through.
10. When serving, add a bit of cream in the middle of the soup bowl for presentation.
11. Garnish with cilantro if desired.