Savory Velvety Sunchoke Soup

Savor the delicate and creamy flavors of Sunchoke Soup, a dish that combines the earthy taste of sunchokes with the smoothness of a velvety broth. This soup is perfect for a cozy dinner, providing both comfort and gourmet flair with an easy-to-follow recipe.

Ingredients:
– 1 pound sunchokes, peeled and sliced
– 1 large yellow onion, chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 4 cups vegetable broth
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh chives for garnish

Instructions:
1. Preparation of Ingredients: Begin by thoroughly washing, peeling, and slicing the sunchokes. Chop the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.

2. Sautéing: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and garlic, sautéing until they become translucent and fragrant, approximately 5 minutes.

3. Adding Sunchokes: Add the sliced sunchokes to the pot, stirring well to combine with the onions and garlic. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the sunchokes to slightly soften.

4. Simmering: Pour in the vegetable broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 30 minutes or until the sunchokes are very tender.

5. Blending: Using an immersion blender, carefully puree the soup until it is smooth and velvety. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth. Be cautious of the hot liquid.

6. Creaming: Return the pureed soup to the pot if you’ve used a blender. Stir in the heavy cream, heating the soup gently over low heat until it is warmed through. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.

7. Serving: Ladle the Velvety Sunchoke Soup into bowls, garnishing with freshly chopped chives. Serve hot, accompanied by crusty bread or a light salad for a complete meal.

Enjoy!