CREAM OF JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE SOUP

Cream of Jerusalem Artichoke Soup image

Provided by Erika Lenkert

Yield Makes enough for 8 teacups

Number Of Ingredients 8

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2 Tbsp butter
2 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 pound Jerusalem artichokes (washed, sliced 1/4-inch thick)
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup cream
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon chopped chive

Steps:

Melt the butter in a medium-size saucepan over high heat, add the garlic and onion and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the Jerusalem artichokes and sauté about 2 minutes. Add the stock and simmer until the chokes are tender. Add the cream and bring back to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Purée in a blender until smooth. Strain through fine sieve. Keep warm. Sprinkle with the chive. Serve.