Artichoke Soup

Ingredients

• 4 artichokes
• 2 onions
• 2 anise sprigs
• 1 chili pepper
• 200 ml of olive oil
• 300 ml of artichoke broth
• 100 g of butter
• 100 g of flour
• 200 ml of milk
• salt and pepper to taste
• 100 g of grated grana cheese
• 200 g of bread slices

Method

1. Clean and slice the artichokes, then cook them in salted water for 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, sauté the onions in a pan with olive oil and the anise sprigs.
3. Add the artichoke broth and bring to a boil.
4. In another pan, melt the butter and flour, then add the milk and stir well.
5. Add the artichoke soup and chili pepper, stirring until you get a creamy sauce.
6. Arrange the bread slices in a bowl and pour the soup over, garnish with grated grana cheese.
7. Serve hot, accompanied by a good toasted bread.