Artichoke Bisque

1 small onion

2 teaspoon minced garlic

1/2 cube of butter

2 - 14 ounce cans of artichoke in water

1/3 cup apple juice

2 Tablespoon vinegar

1/2 teaspoon thyme

4 ounce cream cheese

1/2 cup milk

cornstarch or flour to thicken*

 

1. cook onion and garlic in butter until onions are soft and somewhat clear (*if you want you could add a few Tablespoons of flour here to make a roux - I didn't, so I had to thicken with cornstarch at the end)

2. add artichokes, apple juice, vinegar and thyme. mix well. bring to boil and let simmer a few minutes.

3. add cream cheese & milk. mix until cream cheese is mostly melted in.

4. put soup in blender and puree to your desired texture.

5. return soup to stove. heat. thicken with cornstarch and water if necessary.