Have you ever eaten soup made from Jerusalem artichoke? No? Yes, then it's high time! Here comes a recipe for vegan Jerusalem artichoke soup.
Jerusalem artichoke is mega healthy. The tuber is also called earth artichoke, earth pear, Indian potato or tuber sunflower. It is in season from October to May.
And you can prepare delicious Jerusalem artichoke soup vegan and low-calorie from it. By the way, there are some things you should keep in mind when preparing the vegetable, what exactly is it, I have in a separate blog post held.
By the way, if you do without cream and cook the Jerusalem artichoke soup vegan, you also benefit from more flavor. Because without animal products, the tuber can develop its flavor much better.
Jerusalem artichoke soup without cream is also much lower in calories. The perfect food for cold winter days.
If you make your Jerusalem artichoke soup vegan, you can even satisfy cravings with it. Sounds perfect, doesn't it?
By the way, you don't have to peel the tuber. The peel can be eaten without any problems. You should only wash it thoroughly beforehand.
I peel them in this recipe anyway, because it gives the soup a nicer color. With peel it becomes darker - but nothing changes in taste.
Vegan Jerusalem artichoke soup
Ingredients
- 450 g Jerusalem artichoke
- 2 Shallots
- 1 Garlic clove
- 400 ml Vegetable broth
- 50 ml White wine
- Nutmeg, pepper and salt
Anleitung
- Set aside two Jerusalem artichoke tubers. Peel the others and cut them into cubes.
- Chop the shallots and garlic. Sauté them with olive oil in a pan.
- Add Jerusalem artichokes. Sauté briefly.
- Deglaze with vegetable stock and white wine. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Chop the two tubers into fine slices. Mix them with salt and a little oil. Put them in the oven. 10 minutes at 200°. Attention: The thin slices can quickly turn brown! After the halfway point, please turn!
- Puree the Jerusalem artichoke soup. Season with nutmeg, pepper and salt. Garnish with crispy chips. Enjoy your meal! :)
Nährwerte
Things to know about Jerusalem Artichoke Soup
The small tuber is not very well known among us. You notice this especially when you talk about a delicious Jerusalem artichoke soup or puree and your friend looks at you with wide eyes.
But you can do so much more with it than just soup. Jerusalem artichoke can be fried, boiled or eaten raw as a salad.
The earth artichoke is so healthy because it helps to build up the intestinal flora. This strengthens your defenses and stimulates digestion. In addition, Jerusalem artichoke soup provides lasting satiety.
Because our Jerusalem artichoke soup is vegan, it is also good for those who have a lactose intolerance.
With a serving of 150 g, you have already covered two-thirds of your daily fiber requirement.
But you can also find in the tuber a lot of potassium, phosphorus, iron, calcium, sodium, vitamins A, C and D and B vitamins.
By the way, Jerusalem artichoke tastes slightly nutty when you eat it raw. When cooked, the tuber is slightly sweet.
Already in the 17th century, this flavor was very appreciated. At that time, the earth artichoke was brought to France by sailors from North America. There, the vegetable spread like wildfire. Especially in fine circles Jerusalem artichoke soup was sipped with pleasure.
Those who wish can make a prepare delicious mash with potatoes.
Botanically, by the way, the tuber is related to the sunflower. If you use it yourself in the garden, you can enjoy beautiful yellow flowers. Visually, it is a clone of ginger. And in terms of taste, it is said to be somewhat reminiscent of potatoes.
Our conclusion
Jerusalem artichoke is mega healthy and soo delicious! Try to prepare a Jerusalem artichoke soup vegan and do without dairy products. So the taste comes out really well.
Meal, enjoy! :)
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