Cream Of Artichoke And Mushroom Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts
8 ounces mushrooms
1 bunch green onion
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper or cayenne (optional)

Preparation

Drain artichoke hearts and chop into small pieces.
Set aside.
Thinly slice mushrooms.
Finely chop green onion, including tops.
Melt butter in a large saucepan.
Saute onions and mushrooms for about 5 minutes.
Stir in flour.
Cook slowly for two minutes, stirring constantly.
Slowly add broth, then half and half.
Heat very slowly, stirring constantly until thickened.
Stir in artichokes and seasonings.