The first time I had jerusalem artichokes in my hand I had no clue what it was? They look somewhere between potatoes, ginger, turmeric and probably a couple of other things. I had to read online about them since I did not know what I could do with them, how they would taste and how they need to be treated. First time I actually tried them, I was, even with that name, very surprised that they do have this artichoke taste. I love artichokes, a fun vegetable to eat. Just have a nice vinaigrette with it, dip the leaves in the vinaigrette and nibble the leaves. But I guess we all agree there is not much food on one artichoke. That is nice part about the Jerusalem Artichoke, lots of taste and food, especially when you have it as a Jerusalem Artichoke Saffron Soup.
They look somehow like a mixture of ginger and potatoe I would say. You can use them the same way you use poataoes, for chips or mashed or as fries.
I had some fermented vegetables as a salad on the side which also suppor, same as the Jerusalem Artichoke, your gut health. One works as a prebiotic and one as a probiotic. Most of your immune system is located in your gut. So if your gut is working well and especially its flora with healthy bacteria then your immune system is also working well.
On the botanical side, I know, hard to grasp, they are related to sundflower seeds. The vegetable season for Jerusalem Artichokes is October until May. In the 17th century trading sailors brought the vegetable from North America back to Europe. Jerusalem Artichoke is extremly healthy with lots of Vitamin C, has lots of fiber, especially non starch fibers like olio-fructose inulin that has a positive impact on your gut health. Inulin belongs to the prebiotics. They are further high in iron, potassium and copper. Especially for people that are diabetic Jerusalem Artichokes are a great alternative for potatoes since they have less starch and therefore a lower glycemic index.
Great appetizer that is not only yummy but further supports your immune system.
Jerusalem Artichoke Saffron Soup
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Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 Onion minced
- 1 1/2 lbs Jerusalem Artichokes peeled, cut in small cubes
- 1 tbsp Coconut Oil
- 1/4 cup Dry White Wine
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth
- 2 tbsp Cashew Butter
- 1/2 Lemon juiced
- pinch Saffron
- 1 bunch Parsley
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Sea Salt – for seasoning
- Black Pepper – for seasoning
Instructions
- Mince the peeled onion and garlic. Heat the coconut oil in a big pot, add first the onions and sweat them until golden. Then add the garlic and also sweat on lower heat. Make sure they do not burn or they will get bitter.
- Add the white wine and have it reduce for some minutes with increased heat. Then add the vegetable broth as well as the Jerusalem Artichokes. Bring everything to a boil and simmer the Jerusalem Artichokes covered for approx. 40 minutes.
- In a mixer wisk the parsley and oil together for garnish.
- Mix the cashew butter, lemon and saffron to the soup, the puree the soup. Pour the soup in cute bowls and garnish with some parsley oil.