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.
This is the chance to use not only the roots, but the turnip tops as well, if possible.
36 K 5/5 (1 reviews)
Easy
4 people
9 IngredientsLast modified on: May 22th 2025
1 lb + 1.6 oz Jerusalem artichokes
1 lb + 1.6 oz turnips
1 
1.1 oz 
2 lb + 3.2 oz 
1 
0.7 oz Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano) (optional)
Step by step recipe
Stage 1
Stage 2
Wash the turnip leaves like lettuce, then drain.
Stage 3
Melt 1.1 oz 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.
Cook for 1 or 2 minutes without colouring.
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
Add 2 lb + 3.2 oz water and 1 chicken stock cube.
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
Add the turnip tops.
Stage 8
Cook for a further 2 or 3 minutes.
Stage 9
Then blend the soup to finish.
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 recipe | 20 RDI=9 % | 120 RDI=10 % | 30 RDI=5 % | 870 RDI=40 % | 3,620 RDI: 40 % |
| Per 100 g | 1 RDI=0 % | 6 RDI=1 % | 1 RDI=0 % | 40 RDI=2 % | 180 RDI: 2 % |
| Per person | 5 RDI=2 % | 30 RDI=3 % | 7 RDI=1 % | 220 RDI=10 % | 910 RDI: 10 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 2.70 €
- Per person : 0.70 €
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