Artichoke Veloute Recipe

Name: Artichoke Veloute
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Juice of 1/2 lemon; 6 large artichokes; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 pound shallots, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons dry white wine; 5 cups chicken stock; Bouquet garni (2 outer leek leaves; 1/2 rib celery, sliced; 4 sprigs parsley; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon each black and white peppercorns; and 6 coriander seeds tied in a square …; 2 fresh porcini mushrooms; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 ounce foie gras, fresh or canned, finely diced; 3/4 cup heavy cream; Fine sea salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste

Servings: persons

Juice of 1/2 lemon
6 large artichokes
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 pound shallots, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons dry white wine
5 cups chicken stock
Bouquet garni (2 outer leek leaves; 1/2 rib celery, sliced; 4 sprigs parsley; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon each black and white peppercorns; and 6 coriander seeds tied in a square of cheesecloth)
2 fresh porcini mushrooms
1 tablespoon butter
1 ounce foie gras, fresh or canned, finely diced
3/4 cup heavy cream
Fine sea salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste

1
Fill a bowl with cold water; add the lemon juice.
2
Trim the artichoke stems.
3
Bend back the tough outer petals until they snap off.
4
Cut off the tops.
5
Using a sharp-edged spoon, remove and discard the hairy chokes.
6
Slice the artichokes and put in the water.
7
Drain the artichoke slices.
8
In a soup pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
9
Add the artichoke slices and the shallots, cover and saute, stirring occasionally, until they begin to caramelize, about 15 minutes.
10
Deglaze the pan with the white wine.
11
Add the stock and the bouquet garni and bring to a boil.
12
Reduce the heat and simmer until artichokes are tender, about 20 minutes.
13
Discard the bouquet garni.
14
In a food processor, puree the mixture in batches; strain each batch through a fine sieve, pressing solids with the back of a spoon.
15
Slice each mushroom into thirds.
16
Melt the butter in a small skillet.
17
Add the mushrooms and saute until golden.
18
Set aside.
19
Reheat the soup over medium-low heat.
20
Stir in the foie gras and the cream.
21
Season with salt and pepper.
22
Ladle into 6 bowls and garnish each with a mushroom slice.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Juice of 1/2 lemon, 6 large artichokes, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 pound shallots, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Artichoke Veloute falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Artichoke Veloute

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