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Turnip and Jerusalem artichoke soup

Turnip and Jerusalem artichoke soup
This soup combines the earthy flavours of Jerusalem artichokes and turnips.

This is the chance to use not only the roots, but the turnip tops as well, if possible.
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duree difficultéEasy prix2.70 € pour combien4 people ingredients9 Ingredients
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Last modified on: May 22th 2025
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Stage 1
Turnip and Jerusalem artichoke soup : Stage 1
Prepare 500 g Jerusalem artichokes.

Prepare 500 g turnips, keeping the tops.

Cut turnips and Jerusalem artichokes into thin strips (a mandolin is ideal for this).

Prepare 1 shallot and chop.
Stage 2
Turnip and Jerusalem artichoke soup : Stage 2
Wash the turnip leaves like lettuce, then drain.
Stage 3
Turnip and Jerusalem artichoke soup : Stage 3
Melt 30 g butter in a large saucepan on high heat. When good and hot, add the onion, salt and pepper.

Cook for 1 or 2 minutes without colouring.
Stage 4
Turnip and Jerusalem artichoke soup : Stage 4
Add the turnip and artichoke slices, mix well and leaves to cook for 2 or 3 minutes, stirring from time to time.
Stage 5
Turnip and Jerusalem artichoke soup : Stage 5
Add 1 litre water and 1 chicken stock cube.
Stage 6
Turnip and Jerusalem artichoke soup : Stage 6
Bring to the boil, then turn down the heat and leave to simmer until the artichokes are tender (they take the longest).
Stage 7
Turnip and Jerusalem artichoke soup : Stage 7
Add the turnip tops.
Stage 8
Turnip and Jerusalem artichoke soup : Stage 8
Cook for a further 2 or 3 minutes.
Stage 9
Turnip and Jerusalem artichoke soup : Stage 9
Then blend the soup to finish.
Stage 10
Turnip and Jerusalem artichoke soup : Stage 10
Your turnip and Jerusalem artichoke soup is ready. Serve garnished with a few shavings of Parmesan, if you like.
Remarks
You can use vegetable stock instead of the chicken stock cube and water.
Keeping: 1 or 2 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 recipe23 RDI=36 %124 RDI=47 %30 RDI=41 %865 RDI=43 %3,622 RDI: 43 %
Per 100 g1 RDI=2 %6 RDI=2 %1 RDI=2 %41 RDI=2 %175 RDI: 2 %
Per person5 RDI=9 %31 RDI=12 %7 RDI=10 %216 RDI=11 %905 RDI: 11 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 people : 2.70 €
  • Per person : 0.70 €

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