Artichoke Soup - Really Healthy Foods

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 5 medium sized artichokes
• Juice of one lemon
• 2 leeks, washed and sliced well
• 3 chopped shallots
• 6 chopped garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme leaves
• 1 fresh bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 quarts water