Artichoke Chowder

Vegan chowder

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  cups artichoke hearts, steamed and quartered
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 cup  minced shallot
• 1  cup  vegetable stock
• 1⁄2 cup butter (soy butter if vegan)
• 4  cups milk (soy milk if vegan)
•  salt and pepper, to taste
•  basil, to garnish
•  crouton

Directions

1. In a skillet, saute the artichoke hearts garlic, and shallots in the stock.
2. Set aside half the hearts and puree the rest in blender.
3. Add the butter and milk and whip till smooth.
4. Place in a saucepan and simmer over low heat for 20 mins.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Fold in rest of the hearts and heat thoroughly.
7. Garnish with basil and croutons.