Simple-to-make cream of artichoke soup.

Find yourself thinking about artichokes and wondering about an easy and tasty way of incorporating them into a meal.

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By the way, artichokes do not always get the healthy recognition they deserve. A medium-sized artichoke is included in the category for high fiber content of fruit and vegetables providing approximately 10 grams of fiber!

Recipe.

Yield: One serving.

Easy sanitation and preparation.

1. Rinse artichoke under cold running water before cooking.
2. Cut the stalk off close to the base of the head.
3. Clip the sharp points from the leaves.

Cooking process.

• Steaming is preferred over boiling to retain as much nutrient value as possible.

If boiling is the only option, remove the artichoke immediately once cooked. Leaving cooked vegetables in water will leach out much of the nutrient value.

• Cook until tender, approximately 30–40 minutes. Doneness will be noted when the leaves are easily peeled back.
• Turn the artichoke upside down to drain out the remaining moisture.