Jerusalem Artichoke Soup

It’s the smooth, deeply earthy taste of Jerusalem artichokes that makes this soup taste so creamy and rich. Only a small amount of cream is added to finish the soup, which owes its full-flavored nuttiness to the reddish-skinned, knobby tuber. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that the vegetables are sautéed in a little bacon fat! The soup is filling, so serving it in small portions is advised.