Artichoke-Shrimp Bisque

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
• 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1/2 pound shelled, cooked salad shrimp

Directions
Melt butter in a Dutch oven over low heat; add flour stirring constantly. Gradually add chicken broth and milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in remaining ingredients; cook over low heat until thoroughly heated.