410 Diner Onion and Artichoke Soup

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 8 medium white onions, sliced
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 teaspoons fresh garlic puree
• 2 teaspoons fresh or dried thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• Pinch of kosher salt
• 1 1/2 cups white wine
• 2 tablespoons white flour
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 8 artichoke hearts, very thinly sliced (canned or frozen)
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Mix the sliced onions, olive oil, garlic, thyme, pepper and salt together in a roasting pan. Roast the mixture for 30 minutes, or until onions are soft and beginning to brown.
3. Remove from the oven and place in a large stockpot. Sauté, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes, until onions are nicely browned and caramelized.
4. Add wine and sprinkle flour over top; mix well.
5. Add the chicken or vegetable stock and bring to a simmer, whisking in a clockwise direction until the soup has thickened to the desired consistency. Simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Remove from the heat and add sliced artichokes and green onions.
7. Serve hot.

Attribution

Source: 410 Diner, San Antonio, Texas - San Antonio Express-News 09/04/2002