Artichoke Sourdough Bisque

Ingredients

• 4 extra large fresh Ocean Mist Farms artichokes, rinsed and trimmed
• ½ cup virgin olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, medium
• 1 Ocean Mist Farms leek
• 1 Ocean Mist Farms celery bunch, rinsed and chopped
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1½ slices sourdough bread, roughly chopped
• 4 sage leaves, fresh
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• Salt and pepper, to taste