Spring Artichoke Soup – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Soup:
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 8 medium artichokes
• 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin olive oil
• 2 medium Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed
• 3/4-1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 3/4 cup dry white wine
• 5 cups chicken stock
• one (2-inch) piece of Parmesan rind
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• Fresh cracked black peppercorns
• For the Crispy Artichokes:
• 1/2 lemon
• 2 medium artichokes, thinly sliced
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Salt, as needed