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Jerusalem Artichoke Soup

A simple soup puree made with Jerusalem artichokes and coconut milk yields a rich and complex flavor.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 423 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Jerusalem artichokes (also known as sunchokes)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 whole onion, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock (if not vegan or vegetarian, you may substitute chicken stock)
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk
  • salt and black pepper
  • pinch of cayenne
  • Chopped chestnuts or chopped pistachios for garnish (optional)
  • Flavored oil for garnish (optional - my friend Julie uses truffle oil)

Instructions

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  1. Peel the Jerusalem artichokes, then chop them into quarter-sized pieces. In a soup pot, heat up olive oil over medium heat. Saute minced onion until soft. Add the garlic and saute for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add the chopped Jerusalem artichokes to the pot and cover with vegetable or chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Let the artichokes cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and tender.
  3. Stir in the coconut milk and bring back to a low simmer. Stir in a pinch of cayenne, salt and pepper to taste (I use about 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper).
  4. Remove soup from heat. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup.
  5. Garnish with chopped chestnuts or pistachios and a drizzle of truffle oil, if desired.

Notes

  • You will also need: vegetable peeler, soup pot, immersion blender
  • A slight word of caution - Jerusalem artichokes contain inulin, a substance that can cause stomach sensitivity in some people. If you are inulin sensitive, or you just want to be safe, make sure you take a digestive enzyme before indulging in any Jerusalem artichoke recipe.
  • A slight word of caution - Jerusalem artichokes contain inulin, a substance that can cause stomach sensitivity in some people. If you are inulin sensitive, or you just want to be safe, make sure you take a digestive enzyme before indulging in any Jerusalem artichoke recipe.

Nutrition Information

Calories 423kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Sodium 609mg (25%) Potassium 1183mg (34%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 360IU (7%) Vitamin C 10.1mg (11%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 10.9mg (61%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 423

% Daily Value*

Calories 423kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Sodium 609mg 25%
Potassium 1183mg 25%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 360IU 7%
Vitamin C 10.1mg 11%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 10.9mg 61%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.