Refreshing and Zesty Tuscan Artichoke Soup Recipe - Quickie Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil.
• 3 stalks celery, diced.
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced.
• 4 cloves garlic (two if very large), minced or crushed.
• Pinch red pepper flakes.
• 28 ounces canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (2 cans).
• 1/2 cup marinated sun dried tomatoes, sliced.
• 32 ounces chicken stock or broth.
• 1 Tbs. lemon juice.
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half and half).
• 1 cup packed fresh spinach (use baby spinach or cut regular spinach into thinner shreds).
• 1 cup shredded or grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese.