Artichoke Stew Recipe

• 16 x trimmed and halved Baby artichokes
• 2 x ten ounce pkgs. frzn artichokesten ounce pkgs. frzn artichokes, liquid removed and patted dry
• 1 x lemon halved
• 3 sprg minced fresh rosemary
• 3 x large sprigs of fresh thyme
• 3 x bay leaves
• 1/4 c. extra virgin extra virgin olive oil - (60ml)
• 5 clv garlic, slivered
• 8 x shallots peeled and quartered with the root end in tact
• 1 x fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pcs
• 5 x small fingerling potatoes cut into 1-inch pcs
• 2 Tbsp. plain white flour - (30ml)
• 1 tsp salt - (5ml) Freshly grnd pepper to taste
• 1 c. dry white wine - (250ml)
• 1 1/2 c. chicken broth - (375ml)
• 3 Tbsp. coarsely minced flat leaf parsley - (45ml)
• 1 x coarsely minced large clove of garlic
• 1 x tsp of freshly grated lemon zest - (5ml)

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