Jerusalem Artichoke Soup (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) Recipe

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Jerusalem Artichoke Soup (Alexandra Guarnaschelli)
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  1. I brought a handful of Jerusalem Artichokes home from the market, washed and roasted them (skin and all) in the oven with a simple drizzle of olive oil, sea salt, and pepper. I cooked them all the way through as I would a baked potato. I tried roasting them a second time replacing the olive oil with hazelnut oil for even tastier results. Now, the vegetable risks to take over my produce life as I know it! I cut some into thin rounds, fried them and sprinkled them over an arugula salad. Delicious. I thought I had reached my peak with these preparations until I tasted this soup...The combination of roasting and stewing them yields a complex flavor.
  2. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  3. Place 1/2 the Jerusalem artichokes on a baking sheet. Drizzle them with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the tray in the center of the oven and cook until they are completely yielding when pierced with the tip of a knife, 30 to 45 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, slice the rest of the Jerusalem artichokes in 1/2-inch thick slices. Heat a medium pot and add the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the thyme and the Jerusalem artichokes slices and stir to blend the ingredients. Check the seasoning. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes and add 4 cups water.
  5. Cook until the Jerusalem artichokes are completely tender, 25 to 30 minutes. If the liquid reduces too much during this cooking time, add the remaining 1 cup water. Remove the roasted ones from the oven, quarter them and add them directly to the soup mixture. Taste for seasoning.
  6. Remove the thyme from the pot. Add the cream. Puree the soup in small batches in the blender (or a hand blender) until smooth. For a more rustic texture, puree only 1/2 and leaving the other 1/2 chunky. Serve with crusty sourdough or a seeded bread to bring out the naturally nutty flavor of the soup.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 225.94 Kcal (946 kJ)
Calories from fat 133.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.86g 23%
Cholesterol 27.4mg 9%
Sodium 18.17mg 1%
Potassium 530.22mg 11%
Total Carbs 21.7g 7%
Sugars 12.08g 48%
Dietary Fiber 2.65g 11%
Protein 2.92g 6%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 10%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 53.7mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 63.24 Kcal (265 kJ)
Calories from fat 37.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.16g 23%
Cholesterol 7.67mg 9%
Sodium 5.09mg 1%
Potassium 148.41mg 11%
Total Carbs 6.07g 7%
Sugars 3.38g 48%
Dietary Fiber 0.74g 11%
Protein 0.82g 6%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 10%
Iron 1mg 19%
Calcium 15mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.2
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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