Artichaut/artichoke Soup

Ingredients

1 big artichaut
some wolfberries
2 chinese mushrooms
water enough for 2
seasonings

Method

1. Prepare the artichaut - cut away the stalk leaving about 2 cm. Cut open the 'flower' into 8 parts. Remove the spikey stuff and the purple petals in the heart of the artichaut. Soak all the 8 portions into the basin of some saline water, to remove any debris within the petals. Drain and set aside.

2. Soak the chinese mushroom with hot water till soft. Discard the stalks and slice thinly the mushroom.

3. Preheat the pot with some oil, sante with slices of ginger. Put in the chinese mushroom and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.

4. Pour in water enough for 2 person. Put in the artichaut pieces and wolfberries. Seasonings with salt and pepper. Bring to boil and simmer till the artichaut is well cooked.

5. Serve hot with dash of pepper.