Shrimp and Artichoke Soup

This is delicious and easy to make! I got the recipe from the New Orleans School of Cooking and have made this numerous time for dinner parties. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 24  ounces  quartered artichokes
• 1  quart chicken broth
• 1  cup  chopped green onion
• 1  tablespoon  chopped parsley (for garnish)
• 1  tablespoon thyme leaves
• 1⁄2 tablespoon salt
• 2  tablespoons  cajun seasoning
• 1⁄4 cup flour, plus
• 1  tablespoon flour
• 1  quart heavy cream
• 1  lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1⁄4 cup  melted butter

Directions

1. Combine artichokes, chicken broth, green onions, salt, cajun seasoning, and thyme and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce to simmer for about 12 minutes.
3. Combine butter and flour for a light roux and slowly add to the simmering pot.
4. Slowly stir in heavy cream and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add shrimp and simmer for 5 more minutes.
6. Serve with chopped parsley for garnish.