Perhaps winter has passed by, but the night is still cool enough for some smooth soup. And with the Jerusalem Artichoke available at my local grocer, there is no better excuse…
Jesuralem artichoke, depiste its name, has no relation to either
Cooking Jerusalem artichoke soup is quite simple. You don´t need to peel the skin at all, since it has a lot of flavours. At the end of cooking time, when the vegetables are tender, simply process it in a food processor then pass through a sieve. The end result is something smooth, lightly sweet and satisfying.
Another tip for cooking this special vegetable. Some people may find Jerusalem artichoke indigestive. To prevent this, add in a pinch of asafoetida during the first stage of cooking (i.e. when you soften onion/leek). Don´t worry, the fragrance of asafoetida will disappear during cooking proces and won´t overwhelm the soup at all.
I don´t really have a specific recipe for this soup… But you can view two beautiful and reliable recipes for similar soup here and here.
I am submitting this post to Weekend Herb Blogging, which is hosted by Katerina from Daily Unadventures in Cooking. You can view more information about WHB from the founder, Kalyn from Kalyn´s Kitchen.
Jerusalem Artichoke
waw I loved the soup bowl!! looks pretty. never tried an artichoke soup. must be tasting great.
You’re reminding me how long it’s been since I’ve had Jerusalem artichoke, and how much I love it!
Oh I have that same cup! Such a coincidence that I posted a pic of it too!
Such beautiful photography, Anh. I’ve never had Jerusalem artichoke.
I still need to try Jerusalem artichoke. This soup looks great! I love the cup, is it an egg cup?
I learnt something new today!
Mmmm, I had a lovely Jerusalem artichoke soup this winter. We also encountered them in a restaurant; sliced into rounds, baked in oil and served atop a risotto. They were wonderful!
Sharmi, thanks honey. Hope you can try this soup one day.
That’s a cutest soup cup ever!!!
I’ve never cooked with these but now I’m really keen to try. I’m very curious as to how Jerusalem artichokes taste.
Hi anh, I love your little soup bowl/cup and the plate. It looks gorgeous. I’ve seen jerusalem artichokes on sale at my local grocer before but never really bought it because I didn’t know what to do with it. Your soup’s a great idea. Might give it ago the next time.
Love the soup bowl, very pretty!:))
the soup bowl is so elegant. The hubby loves artichoke, I’m sure he’ll love this. It looks so creamily good!
I also love this tuber in a soup, or just roasted and chopped with butter and parsley. Your soup looks lovely and perfect for fall!
i’ve always shied away from buying these as i never knew what to do with them. thanks for the recipe.
Beautiful soup! Thanks for posting the picture of the Jersulam artichokes. They look like ginger. I never would have guessed.
What a beautiful soup and the dish!! I love it.
Presenting Soup in that pretty cute bowl is another aspect of your wild creativity which I am in love with :)
Never have tried a Jerusalem artichoke. I always see them at the market but shy away! Your soup with it looks very comforting. Maybe I will give it a go!
Hmm I like the idea of it in a soup, it has such a gentle delicate flavor. And beautiful bowl!
Pille, thanks. They do look very pretty.
beautiful soup bowl, really i love it
iam never had artichoke soup but sounds really good 😉
Hi Anh
I tried this once. I shredded it and made it into a salad. It was good! I just haven’t seen it in the grocery store since.
I just ‘discovered’ Jerusalem artichokes last winter. The soup lookes delicious – didn’t know I didn’t have to peel them.. which is strange, since I rarely peel anything..
Gorgeous pictures. Our grocery stores sometimes labels them as sunchokes. I always want to buy them and make something, but I don’t have many recipes. The soup looks so good!
Anh, beautiful photography as always
I have to admit that I’ve never tried Jerusalem artichokes before, but its one of those veggies that is on my list of things to try! Any advice as to when they are in season (at their best), and how to pick a good one?
Much like Elise this is on my list of vegetables to try and your pictures make it look extremely beautiful. Thanks for joining WHB!
Just beautiful, Anh…and I love that bowl.
I never know how to use artichokes, so I generally just steer clear of them, but this soup looks really lovely.
Lia, thanks.
This looks like ginger at first glance! See how country bumpkin this woman is right?
Your soup looks like liquid velvet — it must taste incredible!
Gorgeous photos. I’ve never had Jerusalem Artichokes and I’ve wanted to try them. Sounds like I’m not the only one, from the comments. The soup sounds great.
I don’t think I ever had this kind… would love to try it. The cup is gorgeous!
Just gorgeous, Anh! I love Jerusalem artichoke soup. And thanks for the asafoetida tip!
What a cute little cup! I’ve never had (or seen) Jerusalem artichokes before. Heard of them though.. I should try to find them.
I should comment you more, Anh, your food is always so lively and energetic.
Beautiful pictures of your soup
I have those little cups as well, they are so cute.