Artichoke Hazelnut Soup

Source: dLife

Mediterranean inspired soup blending the subtle taste of artichokes and hazelnuts.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories	264
Total Carbs	21.6g
Dietary Fiber	5.4g
Sugars	3.6g
Total Fat	16.4g
Saturated Fat	1.4g
Unsaturated Fat	15g
Protein	8.7g
Sodium	637.4mg
Dietary Exchanges Fat 3, Meat , Milk 1/4, Starch 1/4, Vegetable 2 1/2, Very Lean Meat 1/4
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1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
0.5 cup fresh chopped onion
1 medium garlic cloves, crushed
8 oz Artichokes, hearts, marinated, canned, drained and chopped (or frozen, thawed)
2 cup fat free reduced sodium chicken broth
0.5 tsp ground oregano
0.5 cup chopped hazelnuts, roasted
3 tbsp white all purpose flour
1.5 cup evaporated skim milk
0.5 cup white wine (or vermouth)
2 tbsp Cheese, feta, garlic & herb, crumbles

1 Heat oil over medium heat in a 3 quart pot, sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
2 Add in artichokes, broth, oregano, and hazelnuts, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
3 Blend the flour in with the evaporated milk, and vermouth.
4 Add flour mixture to pot and cook, stirring, until slightly thick, about 5-7 minutes.
5 Garnish with feta cheese.

To lower the sodium eliminate the feta cheese garnish.