Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup button mushrooms, chopped
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
• 1 bay leaf
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 12 shucked oysters and juice