Artichoke Stew With Shiitakes (Zuppa Di Carcofi) Recipe

• 4 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil plus
• 1/4 c. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
• 12 x garlic cloves thinly sliced, plus
• 1 x garlic clove cut in half
• 1/2 c. sweet vermouth (Cinzano Rosso recommended)
• 8 sm artichokes cut in quarters
• 1/2 x lemon juiced
• 1 x dry red chile minced
• 1/2 lb shiitake mushrooms hard part of foot removed cut in halves
• 1 1/2 c. Basic Tomato Sauce (see recipe)
• 4 c. water
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1 x baguette
• 2 x artichokes
• 1/2 x lemon juiced
• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pch red chili flakes
• 1 pch sea salt

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