Artichoke Soup

Ingredients

• 1 can artichokes
• 3 cups cold water (720ml)
• 2 tablespoons butter (28g)
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups scalded milk (480ml)
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 slice onion
• few grains cayenne

Method

1. Cook artichokes and onion in water till tender.
2. Drain, press through sieve, and return to water.
3. Melt butter; add flour and scalded milk. Cook until mixture thickens.
4. Combine mixtures, add seasonings, and just before serving pour on to beaten egg.

Title

Lowney’s Cook Book

Author

Maria Willet Howard