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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 leek, sliced and rinsed
- 2 teaspoons Dixie Crystals Light Brown Sugar
- 1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 12 ounces fat-free evaporated milk
- 4 ounces half and half
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives or dill, options
- Dollop of sour cream or plain yogurt, optional
- Additional lemon zest, optional
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 570g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 449 | |
| Calories from Fat 234 | 52% |
| Total Fat 26.55g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat 12.91g | 52% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium 1134mg | 47% |
| Potassium 978mg | 28% |
| Total Carbs 32.34g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.4g | 15% |
| Sugars 20.62g | 14% |
| Protein 17.07g | 27% |
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