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Sunchoke and Sausage Soup

"This soup combines the wonderful flavors of leeks, spinach, Jerusalem artichokes (sunchokes), turkey sausage, garlic, parsley, celery, and potatoes. Serve it on a cold evening with a hearty chunk of bread and a hot apple toddy."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
45 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 15 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 slices turkey bacon, diced
  • 1 (16 ounce) package turkey sausage, casings discarded, coarsely chopped
  • 1 pound Jerusalem artichokes, peeled, halved, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 6 small white potatoes, peeled and halved
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 1/2 large onion, diced
  • 1 leek, white and light green parts only, chopped
  • 3 cups chopped fresh spinach
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 quart chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch ground paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water

Directions

  1. Place the turkey bacon, turkey sausage, artichokes, potatoes, celery, onion, leek, spinach, and garlic into a large saucepan. Pour in the chicken stock, and season with parsley, basil, oregano, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cover, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer45 minutes.
  2. Stir the flour into the water until no lumps remain. Stir into the simmering soup, and continue simmering, covered, 30 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 218 | Total Fat: 5.8g | Cholesterol: 38mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2008 by Kate Wesch   view full review
This was my first time eating sunchokes and they were delightful! This soup was superb. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2008 by HollyC   view full review
Excellent flavor! Sauteed the vegies, browned the meat and then finished cooking in the crock...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2009 by serenadelorenzo   view full review
This really is one of my favorites. Hate to rate my own recipe but sunchokes are totally...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2008 by JillT   view full review
I changed this slightly and used pork sausage sicne that was what I had on hand. I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2012 by Trynity   view full review
I used regular bacon and mild Italian sausage and added mushrooms and baby spinach and it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2012 by WawaLee   view full review
Didn't have sausage or bacon on hand, so I omitted those ingredients and just added a cubed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2012 by SpicyBurrito   view full review
I have to preface this with, I ate at a great restaurant last nite and woke up this morning...

 

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