Jerusalem Artichoke Soup

Preparation info
  • Serve

    six

    people
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Tony Bilson's Recipe Book

By Tony Bilson

Published 1987

  • About

Jerusalem artichokes are the ugly ducklings of vegetables. They have an undeservedly bad reputation because they are usually badly cooked and, when badly cooked, result in a great deal of flatulence! They are, in fact, one of the most beautiful vegetables when treated correctly.

Ingredients

  • 650 g Jerusalem artichokes acidulated water (1 litre cold water, juice of ½

Method

Peel and slice the artichokes into 2-cm collops. Leave to soak in the acidulated water for one to two hours (this process significantly reduces the flatulence problem). Strain the collops, cover with fresh water, bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes until tender. Strain and shake off any excess water.

Soften the chopped leeks in the butter. Add the artichokes and purée all togeth