Artichoke And Mushroom Soup
["2 Tbsp. onion, finely chopped", "3/4 c. mushrooms, thinly sliced", "3 Tbsp. butter", "2 Tbsp. flour", "1 1/2 c. chicken broth", "2 1/2 c. half and half", "16 oz. artichoke hearts, drained and diced", "salt, cayenne pepper and Beau Monde seasoning to taste"]
["Saute onion and mushrooms in butter for 5 minutes.", "Stir in flour; cook slowly for 2 minutes.", "Slowly add broth and half and half.", "Stir with whisk over low heat to thicken.", "Stir in artichokes and seasonings."]
["onion", "mushrooms", "butter", "flour", "chicken broth", "hearts", "salt"]