Sunchoke and Sausage Soup

Name: Sunchoke and Sausage Soup
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 60 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices turkey bacon, diced; 1 (16 ounce) package turkey sausage, casings discarded, coarsely chopped; 1 pound Jerusalem artichokes, peeled, halved, and cut into 1/2-inch slices; 6 small white potatoes, peeled and halved; 3 stalks celery, diced; ½ large onion, diced; 1 leek, white and light green parts only, chopped; 3 cups chopped fresh spinach; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 quart chicken stock; ½ cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 pinch ground paprika; salt and pepper to taste; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup water

Rating: 4.27 stars

11 Ratings
9 Reviews
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This soup combines the wonderful flavors of leeks, spinach, Jerusalem artichokes (sunchokes), turkey sausage, garlic, parsley, celery, and potatoes. Serve it on a cold evening with a hearty chunk of bread and a hot apple toddy.

By SerenaBloom

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Recipe Summary

prep:

45 mins

cook:

1 hr 15 mins

total:

2 hrs

Servings:

Yield:

10 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Place the turkey bacon, turkey sausage, artichokes, potatoes, celery, onion, leek, spinach, and garlic into a large saucepan. Pour in the chicken stock, and season with parsley, basil, oregano, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cover, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 45 minutes.

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Step 2

Stir the flour into the water until no lumps remain. Stir into the simmering soup, and continue simmering, covered, 30 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

218 calories; protein 12.9g 26% DV; carbohydrates 30g 10% DV; fat 5.8g 9% DV; cholesterol 37.8mg 13% DV; sodium 737.3mg 30% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (9)

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Kate Wesch

06/07/2008

This was my first time eating sunchokes and they were delightful! This soup was superb. I used ground turkey instead of sausage and cooked the meat before adding the rest. Served it with homemade whole wheat bread and it was a hit. Read More

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11 Ratings

5 star values: 6
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 1

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Kate Wesch

06/06/2008

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HollyC

05/13/2008

Excellent flavor! Sauteed the vegies browned the meat and then finished cooking in the crock pot. I did not add the flour/water for thickening. Will definitely make this soup again and again. Read More

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SerenaBloom

07/06/2009

This really is one of my favorites. Hate to rate my own recipe but sunchokes are totally underrated. I just made this again the other day and EVERYONE loved it. So unusual around here with all the rabid meat eaters! Read More

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JillT

12/12/2008

I changed this slightly and used pork sausage sicne that was what I had on hand. I also omitted the bacon. I made it in the slow cooker and didn't thicken it at the end. It was delicious and reminded me of Italian wedding soup. Read More

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SpicyBurrito

02/12/2012

I have to preface this with I ate at a great restaurant last nite and woke up this morning still craving the Jerusalem artichoke soup I had and this recipe appeared to be the closest. I had to half this recipe because I was making it for just my boyfriend and I. I substituted the turkey bacon for 4oz of pancetta the turkey sausage for Italian chicken sausage and fresh kale for the spinach. I did not add the pancetta or the chicken sausage to the veggies that were cooking for 45 min. After the 45min I poured in 1/4 cp of heavy cream and 3/4 cp of half-n-half mashed the potatoes with a potato masher and then used my immersion blender to make the whole thing creamy. I added 1 Tbsp of sugar (kinda to cut the cayenne b/c I used a 1/2 tsp of it) and a healthy splash of lemon juice and the chopped and cooked pancetta and chicken sausage. I let it all go for another 30 min and in the end this tasted as close to Chef Michael Chittum's Jerusalem Artichoke soup at Vermillion in Old Town Alexandria VA as a mere mortal could ever dream to come close to! Read More

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Trynity

01/07/2012

I used regular bacon and mild Italian sausage and added mushrooms and baby spinach and it was delicious! Everyone loved it! Thank you for the recipe! Read More

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WawaLee

02/22/2012

Didn't have sausage or bacon on hand so I omitted those ingredients and just added a cubed chicken breast (split in half baked in oven at 350 til done). It was enough for our family of 5 - maybe a total of 7 servings??? And we have young kids. DELICIOUS!!!! Read More

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Linda T

01/19/2014

Been wanting to make this for a very long time. Finally got some sunchokes. I subbed chicken sausage for turkey and used dried basil and oregano. really delicious.. first time trying sunchokes. Can't wait to use them in other dishes... Read More

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Camilla McKinnon Fogle

11/12/2014

Used pork sausage and bacon substituted kale for the spinach as that was what was in the fridge. Turned out great both. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Sunchoke and Sausage Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 10
Calories: 217.9

% Daily Value *

protein: 26 %

carbohydrates: 10 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 16 %

sugars:

fat: 9 %

saturated fat: 8 %

cholesterol: 13 %

vitamin a iu: 28 %

niacin equivalents: 20 %

vitamin b6: 20 %

vitamin c: 52 %

folate: 16 %

calcium: 6 %

iron: 20 %

magnesium: 20 %

potassium: 25 %

sodium: 30 %

thiamin: 14 %

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*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.

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Kate Wesch

06/06/2008

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HollyC

05/13/2008

Excellent flavor! Sauteed the vegies browned the meat and then finished cooking in the crock pot. I did not add the flour/water for thickening. Will definitely make this soup again and again.

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SerenaBloom

07/06/2009

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JillT

12/12/2008

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SpicyBurrito

02/12/2012

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Trynity

01/07/2012

I used regular bacon and mild Italian sausage and added mushrooms and baby spinach and it was delicious! Everyone loved it! Thank you for the recipe!

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WawaLee

02/22/2012

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Linda T

01/19/2014

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Camilla McKinnon Fogle

11/12/2014

Used pork sausage and bacon substituted kale for the spinach as that was what was in the fridge. Turned out great both.

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