Leek and Jerusalem artichoke soup
Jerusalem artichoke and leek is a much rarer combination than the classic potato and leek, but it works rather well, as you will see in this recipe.
37 K 4.5/5 (2 reviews)
55 min.
Easy
8 people
9 IngredientsLast modified on: April 28th 2021
2 
4 cups + 3 tablespoons Jerusalem artichokes
6 tablespoons 
4 cups + 3 tablespoons 
8 ½ cups 
2 
2 slices cured ham (optional)
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Cooking: 25 min.
All in all: 55 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 15 min.
Stage 2 - 10 min.
Prepare 4 cups + 3 tablespoons leek and slice thinly.
Stage 3 - 2 min.
Pour 6 tablespoons olive oil into a large pan on medium heat. When good and hot add the sliced onion.
Salt, pepper and cook for 1 or 2 minutes without colouring.
Salt, pepper and cook for 1 or 2 minutes without colouring.
Stage 4 - 3 min.
Add the sliced artichokes, mix well and leave to cook gently for 2 or 3 minutes.
Stage 5 - 15 min.
Add 8 ½ cups water, 2 chicken stock cubes, then salt and pepper lightly.
Leave to simmer uncovered until the artichokes are soft.
Leave to simmer uncovered until the artichokes are soft.
Stage 6 - 4 min.
Then add the leeks and cook for 3 or 4 minutes just until tender.
Stage 7 - 2 min.
Finish by blending the soup.
Stage 8
Check the seasoning and your soup is ready. Serve as it is or garnished with morsels of lightly fried ham.
Remarks
The vegetables are cooked in two stages: the Jerusalem artichokes are simmered on their own first, as they take much longer to cook than the leeks. This allows us to cook the leeks until just done and keep their lovely green colour in the finished soup.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 60 RDI=20 % | 270 RDI=30 % | 110 RDI=20 % | 2,320 RDI=120 % | 9,700 RDI: 120 % |
| Per 100 g | 1 RDI=0 % | 6 RDI=1 % | 2 RDI=0 % | 50 RDI=3 % | 220 RDI: 3 % |
| Per person | 6 RDI=3 % | 30 RDI=3 % | 10 RDI=2 % | 290 RDI=10 % | 1,210 RDI: 10 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 8 people : 6 €
- Per person : 0.75 €
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Water
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