Artichoke and Blue Cheese Bisque

Something a little different for blue cheese lovers.

Step: 1

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and thyme in the melted butter until onion is slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add vermouth; cook and and stir until liquid is evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step: 2

Pour liquid from artichoke hearts into a measuring cup; add enough chicken broth to equal 1 1/2 cup.

Step: 3

Transfer onion mixture to a blender and top with drained artichoke hearts; blend, adding chicken broth mixture as needed, until mixture is smooth. Pour artichoke mixture back into the pan and mix in remaining chicken broth mixture and blue cheese dressing. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until bisque is heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve warm or cold.

Per Serving: 156 calories; protein 3.3g; carbohydrates 10.2g; fat 11g; cholesterol 11.5mg; sodium 793.5mg.