Description
A silky and seasonal Nordic soup featuring Jerusalem artichokes, enhanced with crispy bacon and fresh chives for a delightful contrast.
Ingredients
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- 500g Jerusalem artichokes
- 1 litre chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 sprigs of thyme
- 50g bacon, chopped
- 1/2 bunch fresh chives, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 50ml cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the Jerusalem artichokes and set two aside for the marinated raw artichoke. Roughly chop the remaining artichokes.
- Chop the onion and one garlic clove.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add the chopped garlic and thyme sprigs, and cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chopped artichokes to the pot, stirring to combine with the onion mixture.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the artichokes are tender.
- While the soup is simmering, fry the bacon in a separate pan over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Once the artichokes are tender, remove the thyme sprigs and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches with a countertop blender.
- Stir in the cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm on low heat.
- For the marinated artichoke, thinly slice the reserved artichokes and toss with cider vinegar, a pinch of salt, and a little olive oil. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- To serve, ladle the soup into bowls, top with crispy bacon, marinated artichoke slices, and a sprinkle of fresh chives.
Notes
For a lighter color, use a light chicken stock instead of dark stock. The marinated artichoke adds a nice tangy contrast to the creamy soup. This soup can be made ahead and reheated gently. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Scandinavian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 25