CREAM OF ARTICHOKE SOUP
1 (6 oz.) jar marinated artichoke
hearts
3 lg. cloves fresh garlic
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 tbsp. flour
2 (10 3/4 oz.) cans condensed chicken
broth
1 c. half & half
Finely chopped parsley
Drain marinade from artichokes into 2-quart saucepan. Crush garlic and add to marinade. Add onion and cook, covered, 10 minutes over low heat. Blend flour. Slowly stir in 1 can broth; heat to boiling, stirring. Boil 1 minute or until mixture thickens. Add hot mixture to artichokes and blend in blender until smooth. STRAIN into saucepan. Add remaining broth and half and half. Heat to serving temperature; do not boil. Sprinkle each serving with parsley. Makes 4 servings (4 1/3 cups).