JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE SOUP WITH CRISPY SAGE LEAVES

Jerusalem Artichoke Soup With Crispy Sage Leaves image

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 leek, white and pale green parts, rinsed and finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
2 pounds Jerusalem artichokes, peeled and rinsed
5 cups water or vegetable stock
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
8 to 12 fresh sage leaves

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the leek and onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the Jerusalem artichokes, water and salt and bring to a boil. Decrease the heat, cover and simmer until the artichokes are tender, about 30 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let cool. Transfer the mixture to a blender and process until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary. Gently reheat before serving.
To crisp the sage leaves, heat the olive oil in a small sauté pan over medium heat. Add the sage leaves and sauté until just crisp, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Garnish each serving with a couple of the sage leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 232, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 353 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams