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Jerusalem artichoke soup with a scone

Sunchoke Soup (Jerusalem Artichoke Soup)

Course Soup
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 175
Author Christina Conte
Sunchoke soup (or Jerusalem artichoke soup) is a quick and delicious option for a light lunch or soup course. If you like the flavor of artichokes, you're going to love this soup!

Equipment

  • 1 immersion blender

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 lb sunchokes (Jerusalem artichokes)
  • 24 oz vegetable stock or chicken stock
  • 4 oz milk whole
  • ¾ tsp Kosher or sea salt Diamond Crystal Kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions

  • Wash, trim and cut the sunchokes into pieces.
  • Pour the oil into a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped celery and onion and cook for 2 or 3 minutes.
  • Add the chopped sunchokes, sprinkle with a dash of salt, and sauté for about 7 or 8 minutes, stirring frequently. 
  • If any of the veg starts to brown, lower the heat. Pour in the stock, and increase the heat. Bring the sunchoke soup to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cook for about 45 minutes or until the sunchokes are tender. 
  • Remove from the heat and purée with an immersion blender until smooth (if using a blender, allow the soup to cool before blending, for safety reasons.) Put the pot back onto the heat.
  • Add the milk (if using) and stir in well. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add a splash of cream or more pepper, if desired, and serve hot. I suggest serving this soup with savory parsnip scones or cheese scones.

Notes

  • Chicken stock may be used instead of vegetable stock.
  • Better than Bouillon mixed with water is also an option.
  • Add a splash of heavy whipping cream to serve, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 820mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 418IU | Vitamin C: -1.656mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg
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