Jerusalem artichoke soup made from the tastiest forgotten vegetables

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Jerusalem artichoke soup Vegetarian

Name: Jerusalem artichoke soup made from the tastiest forgotten vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 persons
Cuisine: World
Ingredients: 1.5 kg Jerusalem artichokes; 400 grams floury potatoes; 1 leek (white part only); 3 garlic cloves; 1.5 litres chicken stock; pepper and salt to taste; olive oil; 125 grams of crème fraîche; handful of hazelnuts; dash of hazelnut oil; pinch of nutmeg

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This delicious, creamy Jerusalem artichoke soup is a flavourful soup which is perfect for autumn and winter. Savoury and tasty, with hazelnuts and a hint of nutmeg.

Nutrition balance score

Great

8.2/10

Glycemic Index

Glycemic Load

50.9 (Low)

22.28 (High)

Nutrition per serving

Kcal

299.48 kcal

Carbohydrates
Of which sugars

43.77 g
0.88 g

Total fat
Of which saturated fats

10.25 g
4.14 g

Proteins

7.99 g

Fiber

35.92 g

Sodium

877.15 mg

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The Jerusalem artichoke is a heritage vegetable which is not very well known. It has a distinctive appearance and a subtly sweet flavour. In terms of taste, the Jerusalem artichoke is similar to the artichoke, which is where the name “Jerusalem artichoke” comes from.

Jerusalem artichokes taste best when they are as fresh as possible, because you don't need to peel very fresh ones. This saves a lot of work, as peeling Jerusalem artichokes can be awkward due to their uneven surfaces.

Jerusalem artichokes are not always for sale in supermarkets, but you can usually find them (when in season) at greengrocers or wholesalers.

Recipe jerusalem artichoke soup

Recipe jerusalem artichoke soup allergens

This recipe contains the following allergens. Click on the allergen to search for alternative recipes.

Nuts

Celery

Milk

Made by Véronique

Published at 2023-12-22, this recipe is for 8 persons and takes 45 minutes.

Founder of Ohmydish (since 2014), she prefers to spend all day in the kitchen. Once working in the hospitality industry as an independent chef, she loves helping you gain confidence in the kitchen. With her easy-to-follow recipes, handy tips, and cooking knowledge, you'll make the most delicious dishes yourself! The recipes are accessible to everyone, from beginners to advanced home cooks.

Updated at: 2025-07-19

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Preparation time

15 minutes

Time cooking

30 minutes

Total time

45 minutes

Preparation – 15 minutes

Peel the Jerusalem artichokes, if necessary. Due to their shape, this is not always easy. To make it easier, you can, if you wish, blanch them briefly in boiling water. The skin will then easily rub off.

Cut the Jerusalem artichokes into chunks, placing them immediately in cold water to avoid discolouration.

Wash the leek and cut the white part into slices. Peel the garlic cloves and chop coarsely. Peel the potatoes and cut them into pieces.

Finishing the Jerusalem artichoke soup – 30 minutes

Heat a dash of olive oil in a large saucepan and sauté the leeks and garlic in it for a few minutes over a high heat.

Add the Jerusalem artichoke and potato and cook for about 5 more minutes.

Pour in 1.5 litres of chicken stock and bring to a boil. Place a lid on the pan once the soup is boiling and turn down the heat.

Let the Jerusalem artichoke soup cook for around 20 minutes. Meanwhile, chop the hazelnuts quite finely.

Purée the soup; you can do this with a stick blender or in a regular blender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve the soup with crème fraîche, chopped hazelnuts, a pinch of nutmeg and a little hazelnut oil. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!

Tips!

What are Jerusalem artichokes?

Jerusalem artichokes are a tuber with a knobbly appearance, and come in various colours, usually light brown or pink. This vegetable is white inside and has a slightly sweet, nutty flavour, which is similar to artichoke.

How can I peel Jerusalem artichokes?

When Jerusalem artichokes are fresh from the ground, there is no need to peel them. Jerusalem artichokes can only be stored for a short time as the skin dries out quickly and then they do need to be peeled. This is best done with a small knife because they have a knobby surface, just like fresh root ginger.

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Nutritional values

Per 1 serving / piece:

Pay attention! These indicated nutritional values are based on standard tables and are therefore an estimated total. No rights can be derived from the data in the nutritional value table.

General

Kcal

299.48 kcal

Carbohydrates
Of which sugars

43.77 g
0.88 g

Total fat
Of which saturated fats

10.25 g
4.14 g

Proteins

7.99 g

Fiber

35.92 g

Sodium

877.15 mg

Show vitamines & minerals

Minerals

Iron

6.61 mg

Calcium

72.81 mg

Magnesium

44.95 mg

Potassium

44.95 mg

Phosphorus

208.42 mg

Copper

0.34 mg

Zinc

0.52 mg

Iodine

0.28 µg

Selenium

1.14 µg

Vitamins

Vitamine C

18.38 mg

Vitamine D

0.14 mg

Vitamine A

1.94 mg

Vitamine B1

0.45 mg

Vitamine B2

0.15 mg

Vitamine B6

0.32 mg

Vitamine B12

0.03 µg

Folic acid

16.20 µg

Vitamine E

0.41 mg

Vitamine K

1.62 µg

Vitamine K1

0.00 µg

Handy! Scroll this table horizontally to see all nutritional values per ingredient

Amount		Ingredient	Allergens	Kcal	Carbs	Carbs of which sugars	Fat	Fat of which saturated	Protein	Fibers	Sodium	Iron	Calcium	Magnesium	Potassium	Phosphorus	Copper	Zinc	Iodine	Selenium	Vitamin C	Vitamin D	Vitamin A	Vitamin B1	Vitamin B2	Vitamin B6	Vitamin B12	Vitamin B11	Vitamin E	Vitamin K	Vitamin K1
0.19	kg	jerusalem artichokes		151.88	32.81 g	-	0.19 g	-	4.69 g	33.75 g	7.50 mg	5.63 mg	28.13 mg	24.38 mg	750.00 mg	150.00 mg	0.22 mg	0.21 mg	-	1.13 µg	9.38 mg	-	1.88 mg	0.38 mg	0.09 mg	0.13 mg	-	-	0.38 mg	0.19 µg	-
50	gram	floury potatoes		41.00	8.50 g	-	0.05 g	-	1.00 g	1.25 g	1.50 mg	0.25 mg	4.50 mg	10.00 mg	220.00 mg	25.00 mg	0.05 mg	0.15 mg	-	-	4.00 mg	-	-	0.04 mg	0.03 mg	0.13 mg	-	4.50 µg	-	-	-
0.13		leek		4.69	0.63 g	0.47 g	0.05 g	-	0.28 g	0.39 g	0.78 mg	0.16 mg	9.38 mg	1.56 mg	39.06 mg	4.69 mg	-	0.05 mg	-	-	3.91 mg	-	0.01 mg	0.02 mg	0.01 mg	0.04 mg	-	9.38 µg	-	-	-
0.38	clove	garlic		1.58	0.32 g	0.01 g	-	-	0.07 g	0.02 g	0.05 mg	0.02 mg	1.91 mg	0.22 mg	6.75 mg	1.46 mg	-	0.01 mg	0.02 µg	-	0.16 mg	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.05 µg	-	-	-
0.19	litre	chicken stock	celery	11.25	0.19 g	-	0.94 g	0.56 g	0.94 g	-	693.75 mg	0.38 mg	7.50 mg	0.94 mg	7.50 mg	5.63 mg	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
		pepper and salt		2.20	0.57 g	0.01 g	0.03 g	0.01 g	0.09 g	0.22 g	169.57 mg	0.04 mg	2.00 mg	0.67 mg	5.54 mg	0.76 mg	-	0.01 mg	0.26 µg	0.01 µg	0.67 mg	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.09 µg	0.04 mg	1.43 µg	-
		olive oil		1.02	-	-	0.11 g	0.02 g	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
15.63	gram	of crème fraîche	milk	52.50	0.31 g	0.08 g	5.63 g	3.28 g	0.39 g	-	3.91 mg	-	10.94 mg	1.56 mg	15.63 mg	9.38 mg	-	0.03 mg	-	-	0.16 mg	0.14 mg	0.05 mg	-	0.02 mg	-	0.03 µg	0.31 µg	-	-	-
0.13	small handful	of hazelnuts	nuts	25.01	0.40 g	0.32 g	2.34 g	0.16 g	0.53 g	0.28 g	0.08 mg	0.14 mg	8.25 mg	5.63 mg	24.38 mg	11.25 mg	0.05 mg	0.07 mg	-	-	0.11 mg	-	-	0.01 mg	0.01 mg	0.02 mg	-	1.88 µg	-	-	-
	dash of	hazelnut oil	nuts	7.69	-	-	0.87 g	0.08 g	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
0.13	pinch	of nutmeg		0.68	0.06 g	-	0.05 g	0.04 g	0.01 g	0.01 g	0.03 mg	-	0.21 mg	-	0.44 mg	0.26 mg	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
				299.48	43.77 g	0.88 g	10.25 g	4.14 g	7.99 g	35.92 g	877.15 mg	6.61 mg	72.81 mg	44.95 mg	1069.29 mg	208.42 mg	0.34 mg	0.52 mg	0.28 µg	1.14 µg	18.38 mg	0.14 mg	1.94 mg	0.45 mg	0.15 mg	0.32 mg	0.03 µg	16.20 µg	0.41 mg	1.62 µg	-