Jerusalem Artichoke and Red Potato Soup
Ingredients
1 tbsp. Olive oil
1 large onion
0.5lb jerusalem artichoke
1 vegetable boullion cube
1.5 lbs potatoes
4 cups of water
salt to taste
pepper
nutmeg
parsley
Directions
Finely chop one large onion and fry gently in a large saucepan until soft. Add about 1 1/2 lbs. of Jerusalem artichokes and 1/2 lb. potatoes, all peeled and diced. Fry gently, stirring for another few minutes. Add water and bouillon, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes - till the vegetables are very soft. Season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Blend the soup with a food processor or hand blender. Reheat and add water if too thick. Serve hot with a sprinkling of parsley in each bowl.
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