Cream Of Artichoke Soup
["3 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen artichoke hearts or 4 c. fresh artichoke hearts", "3 c. chicken stock", "1 c. milk (low-fat is fine)", "1 c. half and half", "1 Tbsp. butter", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["Cook artichokes as package directs.", "Set a few artichoke hearts aside.", "Blend the rest with stock until smooth.", "Return to pot and add milk, half and half, butter, salt and pepper.", "Heat but do not boil.", "Chop remaining artichoke hearts and stir into soup.", "Serves 6."]
["frozen artichoke", "chicken stock", "milk", "butter", "salt"]