Jerusalem Artichoke Soup With Crispy Sage Leaves Recipe (2024)

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Deborah Tinsman

If you don't cook the artichokes for at least 45 min you will fart. I simmer for a full hour. Also i put cream in it at he end. I think this is better.

Jennie

Delicious, and I am so glad other commenters recommended simmering the soup for an hour. I've suffered from Jerusalem artichokes before, but the long simmer disarmed the chokes, so to speak. Tomorrow I will try dolloping a little sour cream atop for a tangy contrast.

Aly

Likely the color of the sage fried in the olive oil

Barbara

The trick to reduce gas is to peel your sunchokes. Personally, I Iike a little skin with mine, but that’s the part that packs the punch.

Annelie

Jerusalem artichokes or sun chokes are such a delicacy, often overlooked by many. I cooked the artichokes for 45 plus minutes, and added a dollop of crème fraiche mixed with lemon zest and juice, and toasted pumpkin seeds when serving the soup. It became a top notch restaurant quality dish!

TDM

I appreciate all of the comments and took two suggestions to heart. I didn't peel the chokes although I did clean them up a bit and I simmered this for an hour. I also subbed chicken broth for the veg broth as that was what I had on hand. After an hour of simmering, I had to add liquid - probably about 12 oz of hot water to thin it. I served it as suggested and there was not a drop left by the end of the meal. Chokes are hard to find so call your stores or market first.

Fide

I fried some slices of jerusalem artichoke in peanut oil and used them next to the sage as a topping

Julia P.

This was decent. Super creamy and has a bold sunchoke flavor. Very easy to make. Per other reviews, I let it simmer for over an hour before blending. I also added juice from one lemon when I added the water (I didn’t notice any lemon flavor from doing this). I read an article recently that suggested boiling sunchokes with lemon juice to help reduce gas. Overall, the soup was just okay. I think I’ll add a little lemon zest when reheating my leftovers to see of that brightens it up a bit.

cc

This recipe yielded a very thin and watery soup. I was disappointed.

amanda

Super tasty, light yet filling. Sadly I too was felled by the fartichokes. Simmered for 60 mins as suggested and peeled but still in extreme gastric discomfort tonight

TDM

I appreciate all of the comments and took two suggestions to heart. I didn't peel the chokes although I did clean them up a bit and I simmered this for an hour. I also subbed chicken broth for the veg broth as that was what I had on hand. After an hour of simmering, I had to add liquid - probably about 12 oz of hot water to thin it. I served it as suggested and there was not a drop left by the end of the meal. Chokes are hard to find so call your stores or market first.

Kerri

This soup is simple yet outstanding, and the fried sage really makes it an experience. I simmered for about an hour as per other reviewers’ recommendations (and subbed shallots for onion as that’s what I had). Can’t believe how creamy and filling it is!

Annelie

Jerusalem artichokes or sun chokes are such a delicacy, often overlooked by many. I cooked the artichokes for 45 plus minutes, and added a dollop of crème fraiche mixed with lemon zest and juice, and toasted pumpkin seeds when serving the soup. It became a top notch restaurant quality dish!

Gary

I've made this a few times and find there's no need to let the simmered veggies cool before blending which also precludes the need to cook longer as the blenderized veggies will continue to cook some as the soup cools before storage in the frig and reheat for serving. With homemade vegetable stock I don't feel the need to add another garnish other than the sage leaves.

Barbara

The trick to reduce gas is to peel your sunchokes. Personally, I Iike a little skin with mine, but that’s the part that packs the punch.

SAKat

We loved this. Fed it to a picky over-75 crowd, as well as some vegans and a couple eat-anything dudes. And a couple kids. All loved it. A keeper.

Jennie

Delicious, and I am so glad other commenters recommended simmering the soup for an hour. I've suffered from Jerusalem artichokes before, but the long simmer disarmed the chokes, so to speak. Tomorrow I will try dolloping a little sour cream atop for a tangy contrast.

sharon

Some minor adjustments: added a dash of turmeric and 6 sage leaves to leeks and onions, added celery stalk and carrot to vegetables instead of stock (removed before purée), and simmered for an hour as recommended in comments. Also, didn’t bother peeling, just scrubbed well and trimmed ends.

AC

Allowed the artichokes to simmer in the broth for an hour. Didn't have leeks so I just used onions. I added chicken stock instead of water. It was DELICIOUS. Highly recommend.

Conni Ess

This is a delicious soup and very easy to cook. I didn't peel the artichokes. And I used a stick blender, much easier than a blender. You don't need to cool the soup first. I also added a bit of cream at the end.

Ilana

i added cauliflower which gave it extra creaminess. was great!

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Jerusalem Artichoke Soup With Crispy Sage Leaves Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you cook Jerusalem artichokes to avoid flatulence? ›

“Indigestible polysaccharides such as inulin can be converted to digestible sugars by 'acid hydrolysis'. In layman's terms, that means bathing the inulin in something watery and acidic.” The blogger then mentions a “centuries-old recipe for rendering Jerusalem artichokes fart-free… boiling them in lemon juice”.

What does Jerusalem artichoke do for the body? ›

Jerusalem artichokes are rich in many vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, iron, and potassium. Boost gut health. They are also rich in an important fiber called inulin. Inulin is a prebiotic fiber that feeds your good gut bacteria and improves the balance of your gut microbiome.

What is the best way to eat Jerusalem artichokes? ›

They can take the form of velvety purees, soups, hearty gratins, crunchy crisps, stew fillings, creamy mash and even ice cream! In certain parts of Europe, Jerusalem Artichokes are even used to make cordial or brandy! They pair well with game as well as poultry, fish dishes or root vegetables.

Should you wash Jerusalem artichokes? ›

You do not have to peel the artichoke before cooking or eating but they do often contain dirt and grit, so ensure you scrub them well before cooking. If you prefer them peeled, remember that they discolour quickly, so place in a bowl of water and lemon juice to prevent browning.

Why does my stomach hurt after eating Jerusalem artichoke? ›

The vegetable is made of a carbohydrate called inulin, he explained, instead of the tuber's typical starch, and inulin has an Ex-Lax-like effect on the human digestive system—we can't digest it naturally, so our gut bacteria go to town. He added that it makes his stomach rumble.

How to get rid of gas from sunchokes? ›

The only way to do this is to cook them very long and slow- that will cause more of the inulin (which is what causes gas) to break down into fructose which does not. I'm talking very long though, like 5 hours or so at around 100 degrees. Harold McGee recommends slow cooking them for 12-24 hours at 200 F.

Can you eat too many Jerusalem artichokes? ›

Jerusalem artichoke is generally considered safe to eat. 17 However, for some people, its high inulin content can cause digestive discomfort (the vegetable has a reputation for causing a lot of gas). If this happens to you, you may want to limit how much you eat, at least until your body gets used to it.

Is Jerusalem artichoke inflammatory? ›

These results suggest that heliangin derived from Jerusalem artichoke leaves could play a role in the prevention of inflammatory in macrophage and VECs, which might help to prevent atherosclerosis.

Are Jerusalem artichokes high in sugar? ›

Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus, Asteraceae) produces high tonnage of tubers that are rich in sugars, mainly in the form of inulin.

What to pair with Jerusalem artichoke? ›

Grab your Jerusalem artichokes on the shelves of our Harvest Hall greengrocers, then check out our top 5 Jerusalem artichoke pairings to try this winter below.
  1. Mushrooms. For a simple yet delectable dish try roasting or sauteing your tubers with your favourite mushrooms of the season. ...
  2. Roast Beef. ...
  3. Cheese. ...
  4. Citrus. ...
  5. Truffle.

Should I refrigerate Jerusalem artichokes? ›

This is not the best way to store Jerusalem artichokes. They should at least be refrigerated; it's best, in fact, to store them at just above freezing. They also need high humidity during storage. Some people pack them in moist sand or soil in a box or bucket set in a cool place.

Should you peel Jerusalem artichokes? ›

Just scrub them clean - there's no need to peel them (should you wish to, a teaspoon works well). If you do peel them, drop them into acidulated water until you're ready to use them because the flesh discolours quickly. Keep an eye on them while cooking as they can turn to mush quite quickly.

What is the white mold on my Jerusalem artichokes? ›

Jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke, Helianthus tuberosus) is a Native American food plant closely related to the common sunflower (Helianthus annuus). White mold is a major disease of both Jerusalem artichoke and sunflower. Sometimes called Sclerotinia stem rot, it is caused by the fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum.

What is the shelf life of Jerusalem artichokes? ›

Shelf-Life: 7 to 10 days. Troubleshooting: Jerusalem artichokes may develop green-tinged skin if exposed to light.

Can you eat raw Jerusalem artichokes? ›

Prep & Cooking tips

They can be boiled, roasted or cooked and puréed into a velvety soup. You can even slice and eat them raw, although this seems to amplify an already rife tendency they have to induce flatulent side-effects.

Do Jerusalem artichokes make you gassy? ›

Jerusalem artichoke, also known as sunchoke, is a starchy edible root. It contains high levels of inulin, a very gassy non-digestible carbohydrate that is fermented by gut bacteria. It has such potent flatulence powers that professional chefs and gardeners have nicknamed it the fartichoke.

What is the healthiest way to eat artichokes? ›

Some people choose to peel away the petals of the artichoke and only eat the center, or "heart.” However, some of the best nutrients are concentrated in the leaves. To get the full health benefits, you can pull the leaves off the artichoke and scrape off the meaty part with your teeth.

How to get rid of inulin in Jerusalem artichokes? ›

Harold McGee, in The Curious Cook, advises steaming Jerusalem artichokes in an oven at 200 degrees F for 24 hours to break down the inulin into fructose.

Do steamed artichokes cause gas? ›

Artichoke can cause side effects such as gas, upset stomach, and diarrhea. Artichoke might also cause allergic reactions.

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