Preparation:
heat the butter in a large saucepot, over a moderate flame add the leeks, heat and stir for 4-5 minutes add the artichoke hearts, heat and stir for 2-3 minutes add the chicken stock bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30-35 minutes remove from heat and puree in a food processor or with a hand blender season to taste with salt and pepper add cream and heat without boiling serve hot |