Cream of Jerusalem artichoke soup

Jerusalem artichokes

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 900 g (2lb) Jerusalem artichokes
• 1.2 litres (2 pints) chicken stock
• 1–2 tsp lemon juice
• Salt, black pepper
• 100 g (3½ oz) butter
• 100 ml (3½ fl. oz) double cream
• 2 onions
• 1 stalk celery
• 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
• 2 cloves garlic

Method

• Peel and slice artichokes, dropping them into water with lemon juice.
• Melt most of the butter in a large saucepan and fry chopped onions, celery and garlic over low heat for approx. 8 minutes to soften but not colour.
• Add drained artichokes and stock. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until artichokes are completely tender. Remove from the heat, cool for a few minutes, then blend in a blender.
• Return to the pan, reheat gently and whisk in seasoning, cream, parsley and remaining butter. Reheat gently before serving.

The Garden To Kitchen Expert

Recipe taken from The Garden To Kitchen Expert by Judith Wills and Dr DG Hessayon, priced £9.99. Buy this book at a discount from Saga Bookshop