7 Soups #7 Quick and Easy Artichoke Hazelnut Soup

Ingredients
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh chopped onion
1 medium garlic cloves , crushed
8 oz canned artichokes hearts, drained , chopped (or package frozen, thawed)
2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp ground oregano
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts , roasted
3 tbsp white whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cup Cream, light
1/2 cup white wine (or vermouth)
2 tbsp garlic & herb feta crumbles


Directions
1 Heat oil over medium heat in a 3 quart pot, sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
2 Add in artichokes, broth, oregano, and hazelnuts, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
3 Blend the flour in with the evaporated milk, and vermouth.
4 Add flour mixture to pot and cook, stirring, until slightly thick, about 5-7 minutes.
5 Garnish with feta cheese.

From: http://www.dlife.com/diabetes/diabetic-recipes/Artichoke-Hazelnut-Soup/r5690.html