Cream of Jerusalem Artichoke Soup

Name: Cream of Jerusalem Artichoke Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup butter; 2 onions, minced; 1 pound Jerusalem artichokes, roughly chopped; 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 tablespoon brandy; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 3 cups chicken broth; 0.75 cup heavy whipping cream; salt and pepper to taste; 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

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A Jerusalem artichoke is a white-fleshed root related to the sunflower. It is not related to the thistle-like globe artichoke, even though they share a common name and taste rather similar. This soup is wonderfully rich and creamy. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Recipe by Michelle Chen

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

¼ cup butter
2 onions, minced
1 pound Jerusalem artichokes, roughly chopped
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon brandy
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat until foamy. Add the onions, artichokes and potatoes and cook, covered, over low heat for 10 minutes. Uncover and cook for and additional 8 minutes.
Stir in the brandy, and flour, and cook for 1 minute. Gradually stir in about 2 cups of the stock, stirring continuously, until the soup boils and thickens. Simmer for a further 5 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and puree until smooth, adding more stock if needed.
Return to the pan, add the cream and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then reheat. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley, to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

491	Calories
29g	Fat
47g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 491
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g	38%
Saturated Fat 18g	90%
Cholesterol 92mg	31%
Sodium 686mg	30%
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 10g
Vitamin C 35mg	174%
Calcium 86mg	7%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 1230mg	26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.