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In the meantime, however, it is what it is, and rather than complain, I thought I’d truly embrace the earth’s winter feast by trying La Tartine Gourmande’s recent recipe for Jerusalem artichoke soup. La Tartine Gourmande is one of my very favorite blogs. Bea is a wonderful writer, photographer and enthusiastic cook (and by the way, not only does she publish her recipes in English but she also translates them into French as well). As far as I can tell, everything she touches becomes more beautiful and delicious, and I figured her soup recipe, which is decadently topped with, among other things, a drizzle of truffle oil, would be a safe bet.
Of course, no self-respecting food blogger would be content just to leave a recipe well enough alone. Although I’m sure her soup is divine exactly as written, I just couldn't resist fiddling to suit my own preferences. So I made some substitutions: thyme for rosemary, celeriac for fennel, and some additions: garlic in the soup, and sautéed mushrooms for the topping. The result: magnifique! So good, in fact, that R & I ate the entire portion between the two of us in one decadent lunch and then were driven to make the entire thing again a couple days later because we just couldn’t get enough.
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(serves two for lunch, double for dinner or to have leftovers)
1 lb Jerusalem artichokes, peeled and diced
2 shallots, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
10 coriander seeds
2 sprigs thyme
1 large potato (3 oz), peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
½ large bulb celeriac, peeled and diced
3 cups good vegetable broth (or water)
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp crème fraîche
Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
For the garnish:
~1 oz mixed mushrooms per bowl (about 5 ounces total), lightly brushed clean and sliced thickly
minced garlic to your taste (1-2 cloves)
Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped
White truffle flavored olive oil
Fleur de sel
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy bottomed pot (such as a dutch oven). Add the shallot and garlic and cook with the coriander seeds and thyme on medium heat for a few minutes, until shallots and garlic are golden.
Add the root vegetables and celery and cook on medium heat for about 8 minutes
Add the broth (or water) and bring to a boil. Season with a few generous pinches Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Cover and simmer for about 20 min, until the vegetables are fork-tender.
While broth and vegetables are simmering, heat one tablespoon olive oil in a small sauté pan and sauté ~1 teaspoon garlic for ~30 seconds. Add mushrooms and ~1 tablespoon chopped parsley and salt and pepper to taste, and sauté for another minute or two.
Remove the dutch oven from the heat and use a stick blender to purée (or puree in your food processor).
Add the cream and adjust seasonings to taste.
Serve soup topped with a couple tablespoons of the mushroom mixture, and a drizzle of truffle oil, a couple pinches of chopped Italian parsley, and a pinch of fleur de sel.
22 comments:
Your gorgeous pictures alone have me convinced to try this.
Looks fab, and the white truffle oil, mmm mmm mmm! Must be a delight!
Mmmm...you know what I think of the pics already but that is some decadent soup...I will try your version as our summer slowly dwindles down...
Sabra,
Thanks so much for your sweet note. I feel really touched by your words, and happy to have inspired you to cook this soup. I bet celeriac must be a great addition, and will try it like this next time, that is quite soon indeed. I always have Jerusalem Artichokes in stock now. Try them mashed too, you will see how wonderful they are as well then.
this looks absolutely wonderful. i read bea's recipe as well and with yours now in print as well - there is no way i can still resist the temptation to try this soup :)
The soup looks absolutely delicious - and quite beautiful. Love the bowl, too. Really wonderful photos.
Haven't touched Jerusalem Artichokes this season. Inspired to do so by your interesting and lovely post.
What a lovely winter soup! I am printing this recipe out as I type. I can't wait to try it.
I love Bea's blog, too, she's wonderful!
But I might say that I found you and your blog wonderful, too. I'm sort of a new reader, but your photos and recipes blow me away every time.
I am just discover your blog via your flickr photos.Your blog is so nice. Wonderful recipe as well amazing photos
I absolutely love your blog and your photos. I found it through one of the flickr blogs that you're on (can't remember which one I spotted you first) and I am totally inspired when going through your blog. I still have loads to read and lots of recipes to try out but it's great knowing I such a great source of information to go to when in need of some great food ideas!!
Simone
Thank so much! I'm so glad this post is inspiring some thoughts about soup! It's so fun to pick up recipes from fellow bloggers.
Amy: it's one of Larry's bowls
(my FIL is a potter)
Thank you very, very much Patricia and Junglefrog
Bea: glad you enjoyed :)
Gigi, Peter, Alison, Melanie, Andreea - let me know!
This soup looks very warm and comforting - I'd love some for breakfast right now - there is SO much snow!
I love the vessel. Does your FIL sell them?
What an inspiring photo and recipe. Just beautiful, will have to try while the whether is still cold outside. Yum!
i love love love j.artichokes, and am looking forward to trying this. thanks for sharing!!
bea's pix were beautiful, and so are yours. i really like the celery root substitution. and the yellow color is so pretty. yum!
Very nice recipe with this component. We call that Topinambour in french ;-)
I just discovered your blog after the DMBLGIT announcement and I'm very, very impressed. Lovely photos, contrast, composition... the recipes look great. I also saw this when Bea posted it and I've been meaning to try it.
Thanks, life in recipes, chuck, lindsay, claude-oliver for your comments.
Glad you found me Aran and thanks so much for that lovely compliment
Michelle: I really appreciate that : ). Celery root works very nicely in the soup - give it a try!
-S.
Life in recipes - I forgot to mention - yes, my FIL does sell his pottery. If you (or anyone else) is interested, feel free to email me and I can put you together.
-S.
Yummy! I love it! Your making my mouth water!
www.delkitchen.blogspot.com
Awesome! Will def. give this recipe a go...looks absolutely fabulous!
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