TURNIP AND JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE SOUP

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A cheap and filling soup which makes good use of winter root vegetables. For a luxury version, you could add bacon, croutons, cream or all three. The original recipe, which I modified, called for 2 parsnips instead of turnip.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     European

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium onions, chopped (leeks are also okay)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small turnip, peeled and chopped
1 lb jerusalem artichoke, peeled and sliced
4 ounces split red lentils
2 pints vegetable stock
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • When you are preparing the artichokes, drop them into water with a bit of lemon juice or vinegar as you go so they don't discolour. Drain before adding to the recipe later.
  • Start the soup by sauteing the onions in the oil for a couple minutes.
  • Add the turnips and artichokes. Fry for 3 - 4 minutes, then put the lid on and sweat for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice to avoid sticking.
  • You may need to add 1/4 cup water if things start to stick to the pot.
  • Rinse the lentils in a sieve then add to the vegetables with the stock. Stir well and bring to the boil.
  • Boil for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Simmer for about 25 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf.
  • Liquidise if preferred, then season to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.6, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 18.2, Carbohydrate 43.4, Fiber 11.5, Sugar 14.4, Protein 10.2

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