Oyster and Artichoke Soup

== Description ==
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Makes 4 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 5 tbsp butter
* 1 bunch green onions, chopped
* 2 large stalks celery, chopped
* 3 cloves garlic, pressed
* 1 x 14oz can artichoke hearts, cut in quarters
* 1½ tbsp flour
* 1 can chicken broth
* pinch cayenne
* ½ tsp salt
* 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
* ½ tsp thyme
* 1 pint oysters, drained and chopped (reserve liquor)
* ¼ cup vermouth
* 1 cup milk
* 1 cup half-and-half
 
== Directions ==
# Melt the butter and saute the green onions, celery and garlic until soft.
# Add the artichokes.
# Sprinkle the mixture with the flour and stir to coat the vegetables well, but do not let the flour brown.
# Gradually add the broth, stirring constantly.
# Add the cayenne, salt, Worcestershire sauce and thyme.
# Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
# Add the oysters, oyster liquor and vermouth and simmer 10 minutes more.
# Do not allow to boil.
# Stir in the milk and half-and-half.
# Before serving, heat the soup slowly over low heat.
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving:
* 428 Calories | 25g Fat | 27g Carbs | 5g Fiber | 1714mg Sodium
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