Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: in a large soup pot, heat olive oil, add chopped onion and chopped celery and dash of salt. allow to caramelize. quarter artichokes, removing chokes, add to pot. add diced potato and bay leaves. add water to cover. cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes. in batches, puree in blender or food processor. strain through fine meshed sieve or chinois to remove fibers. return to pot. add cream, salt and pepper to taste. reheat. serve in heated soup plates with chopped nuts sprinkled over as garnish.

Target recipe: in a pot, place artichokes and chicken stock; bring to a boil. meanwhile, in a skillet, melt butter and saute onion; add onion to artichokes. slowly whisk mushroom soup into artichoke mixture; then slowly whisk in cream. if mixture is too thick for your liking, whisk in some milk (or water), a small amount at a time. when soup is desired consistency, remove from heat and taste; add salt and pepper if desired.