Lemony Artichoke Soup

Bahan-bahan (4 porsi)

• 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) butter
• 1 small white onion, peeled and diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 3 g arlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 (14-ounce) jars artichoke hearts, drained
• 1/4 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice
• fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper, to taste
• optional toppings: smoked paprika, lemon slices, and/or chopped fresh herbs*