Low-Carbohydrate Appetizers
LOW-CARB CREAM OF ARTICHOKE SOUP
14g net carbs; 7g fat
(All Carb and Fat Values Are Approximate)

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by Cindy Sanchez

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  
• 2 medium onions, chopped
  
• 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
  
• 1 1/2 pounds artichokes, washed
  
• 1 3/4 pints water
  
• 1 tablespoon oatmeal
  
• 1 small garlic clove, crushed
  
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  
• Salt

• Steam the artichokes in 2 cups water until tender, this should take approximately 45 minutes.
  
  
• Reserve the remaining liquid.
  
  
• Allow the artichokes to cool.
  
  
• Scrape the flesh from the bottom third of each leaf and save along with the artichoke liquid.
  
  
• Remove fuzzy choke from each artichoke bottom and discard.
  
  
• Coarsely dice the artichoke bottoms and save to add to the soup pot.
  
  
• Heat oil in a medium saucepan. Sauté the onion and rosemary for 5 minutes.
  
  
• Add the artichokes and water.
  
  
• Bring to a boil.
  
  
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  
  
• Blend the soup until smooth with the crushed garlic, soy sauce and salt.
  
  
• Serves 4.

Per Serving: (excluding unknown items): 124 Calories; 14g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 7g Fat; 4g Protein; 0mg Cholesterol; 586mg sodium.
(All Values Are Approximate)

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