Bite with Belkys: Artichoke Soup from Villa Mayfair

The Chef: Frederic Joulin
The Restaurant: Villa Mayfair
The Dish: Artichoke Soup

Ingredients:

1 Tbs. of butter
1 Tbs. of shallots, minced
3 baby artichokes
4 cups of chicken stock
salt and pepper, to taste

Garnish:

2 Tbs. of parmigiano reggiano cheese
2 Tbs. of black truffle shaving
1/2 Tbs of white truffle oil
1 white mushroom brioche

Method of Preparation:

-Start with a hot pot over medium heat. Cook butter and shallots for about two minutes.

-In the meantime, peel and cut baby artichoke. Then, add the artichoke to the shallots and cook for about seven to eight minutes.

-Next, add chicken stock and cook for another ten minutes. Season the soup with salt and pepper. Then, pour it into a blender and puree until its nice and creamy.

To Plate:

Top the soup with parmigiano reggiano cheese, black truffle shavings and a light drizzle of white truffle oil.

Serves: 2

Serving Suggestion: Champagne pommery

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Villa Mayfair Restaurant & Lounge
2901 Florida Avenue
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
(305) 774-1500
www.villa-mayfair.com