Cream of Artichoke and Mushroom Soup

Ingredients

 * 1 (14 	ounce) can artichoke hearts
 * 8 	ounces mushrooms
 * 1 	bunch green onions
 * 5 	tablespoons butter
 * 5 	tablespoons flour
 * 2 	cups half-and-half cream
 * 2 	cups chicken broth
 * 1/2 	teaspoon salt
 * black pepper or cayenne (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Drain artichoke hearts and chop into small pieces.
 * 2) Set aside.
 * 3) Thinly slice mushrooms.
 * 4) Finely chop green onion, including tops.
 * 5) Melt butter in a large saucepan.
 * 6) Saute onions and mushrooms for about 5 minutes.
 * 7) Stir in flour.
 * 8) Cook slowly for two minutes, stirring constantly.
 * 9) Slowly add broth, then half and half.
 * 10) Heat very slowly, stirring constantly until thickened.
 * 11) Stir in artichokes and seasonings