Ingredients

How to make it

  • melt the butter in a large heavy pan and cook the onion for 5- 8 minutes until soft but not browned, stirring from time to time
  • add the Jerusalem artichokes to the pan and stir until coated in the butter
  • cover and cook gently for 10 - 15 minutes, being careful not to allow the artichokes to brown....
  • pour in the chicken stock and milk, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.........
  • cool slightly then process in a blender or food processor until smooth.....
  • strain the soup back into the pan.add 1/2 of the cream , season to taste and reheat gently
  • lightly whip the remaining cream and the saffron powder...
  • ladle the soup into warmed bowls and put a spoonful of saffron cream inthe center of each and sprinkle with the chopped chives.
  • serve at once.............
  • serves 4

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    " It was excellent "
    turtle66 ate it and said...
    Tink, make this for me!!...have not had it in many years...YUMMY!
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  • sunflower48386 15 years ago
    got a question.... We have Jerusalem artichokes in the garden. are they the same? I heard you dig up the roots and use them. Thanks for the post
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    " It was excellent "
    juels ate it and said...
    I am saving all your beautiful and unusual soups today! Added this to "there is no choke in artichoke" group.
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    " It was excellent "
    chefelaine ate it and said...
    Hi Tink!!

    It sounds superb! Thanks, and HIGH FIVE! :+D
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