Low Carb Cream of Artichoke Soup - Carb Dodging

Ingredients

• 400 g canned artichoke hearts
• 3 tsp fresh thyme
• 840 ml chicken stock
• 2 bacon rashers (strips)
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic (sliced)
• 1 small white onion (finely diced)
• 1 medium celery stick (roughly chopped)
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 60 ml double cream (heavy cream)