Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 6 fresh garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 packages (14 oz ea.) frozen artichokes, rinsed and drained
• 3 tbsp. vegetable bouillon powder (Mireille uses OSEM CONSOMME)
• Juice of 1/2 lemon, or more to taste
• 2 cups water, divided
• Salt, as needed

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté garlic until softened.
2. Dissolve vegetable bouillon in 1-cup warm water. Add to pan along with garlic, lemon juice, and remaining cup of water. Bring mixture to a boil and taste, adding more lemon juice if preferred. Add artichokes and stir. Let everything simmer together over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, or until artichokes are tender. Taste, adding more salt, if desired.
3. Serve warm or cold.

Makes 8-10 servings.