Ingredients:
1 jar (14.75-ounce) CARA MIA Artichoke Hearts Packed In Water
3 tablespoons STAR Original Olive Oil
1 small onion, diced
1 shallot, minced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (6-ounce) tomato paste
6 ounces cooked chicken meat, cut in chunks
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons fresh chives, snipped
Salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste


Directions
Drain artichoke hearts and cut in half lengthwise; set aside. Heat oil in large stockpot. Sauté onion and shallot until soft and fragrant. Add garlic, sauté 2 minutes more. Stir in tomato paste; simmer, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes, till heated through. Add artichoke hearts and chicken meat. Stir in stock and heat to boil; simmer until reduced by half. Stir in heavy cream; heat through but do not boil. Remove from heat; stir in chives and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Makes 6 cups
Serves 6