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!