Jerusalem artichoke and Cauliflower Soup
February 9, 2010 in Allgemein
Jerusalem artichoke soup with cauliflower
This soup is another quick, easy, and comforting winter dish. Its colour reflects the dominant colours this winter: white and grey. Yes, I’m complaining a bit about the weather and I’m waiting for spring. The chilies look like spring, don’t they?
Jerusalem artichoke and Cauliflower Soup (serves 2)
1 t olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
170 g Jerusalem artichoke, peeled and chopped (4 bulbs)
150 g cauliflower, chopped
2 cups vegetable broth
2 T semolina
2 t fresh thyme
1 small red chili, chopped
juice of 1/2 small lemon
salt and pepper to taste
In a medium-size pot heat olive oil. Add onion and garlic and fry for 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and cook for 10-12 minutes, until the vegetables are soft. Purée and serve immediately.
You know I’ve never heard of artichoke soup. It looks fantastic though.
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I have only had the pleasure of eating sunchokes (or Jerusalem artichokes, whatever you want to call them) once, but I loved them! They’re just really hard to find, and when I do, I can’t think of what to do with them. I’ll keep this recipe filed away for when I can finally secure a few!
I’m always looking for ideas for jerusalem artichokes…they seem to be all the farmers sell at the early spring market. And I love pureed soups! I’ll bookmark this for sure.
I look forward to *trying* to read Seitansbraten. My German is so rusty and pathetic. I have no one mit zu sprechen, but I can follow your blog!
Du kannst mit mir sprechen :) My English used to be rusty before I started to read English food blogs, go on the PPK and start my own blog. It helped a lot.
This looks tasty, but I’m curious about Jerusalem artichokes. I’ve seen them at the store, but know so little about them – what are they like?
Great looking winter soup – I’ve never tried Jerusalem artichokes, but this looks delicious. Lovely garnish too, and the chilis do make me think of warmer weather.
I adoreeeee artichokes! Unfortunately I seem to only know how to use them grilled, in my pasta. This is a way cool alternative! :)
That soup looks divine! And YIPPPEE for your new url!!!
DH has grown Jerusalem artichokes before, but I hated having to clean them; they were so knobbly! Tasted nice, though, pretty flowers and if you leave just one in the ground they’ll keep coming back, so all the more for this tasty sounding soup!
it sounds wonderful! i’ll make it once i’m off my cleanse!
i’ve never had jerusalem artichoke before – i know, a shame! but it looks yummy!
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