Description
A silky, creamy soup with a subtle nutty sweetness, perfect for chilly evenings and packed with nutrients from sunchokes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sunchokes, scrubbed and chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or a few sprigs fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chives, or a drizzle of olive oil for garnish
Instructions
- Scrub sunchokes clean under running water and chop into small chunks. No need to peel unless preferred.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add chopped sunchokes to the pot and stir to coat them with the onion and garlic mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes to release their flavor.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add thyme. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until sunchokes are tender.
- Remove pot from heat and let cool slightly. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. If using a regular blender, blend in batches to avoid spills.
- Return pureed soup to the pot and stir in heavy cream. Heat gently over low heat until warmed through. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, chives, or a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
[‘Cut sunchokes evenly for uniform cooking.’, ‘Keep heat low when adding heavy cream or coconut milk to prevent curdling.’, ‘Allow soup to cool slightly before blending to avoid spills.’, ‘Add a splash of lemon juice at the end to brighten flavors.’, ‘Experiment with garnishes like truffle oil for added flavor.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 4
Keywords: sunchoke soup, creamy soup, comfort food, healthy soup, vegetarian soup, cozy dinner, fall recipe, winter recipe