Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPerseidSunchoke Soup Recipe

Sunchoke Soup Recipe

Inspired by Perseid
Time50m
Serves4

Holy Trinity, Sourdough, Rouille, Bouillabaisse

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Ingredients

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Soup Base

Sourdough Croutons

Rouille

Method

Soup Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Peel and chop the sunchokes, onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Add Garlic and Sunchokes

    Stir in the minced garlic and chopped sunchokes. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add Broth and Seasoning

    Pour in 4 cups of vegetable broth, add 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until the sunchokes are tender.

  5. 5

    Blend the Soup

    Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a blender in batches and blend until smooth. Return to pot and keep warm.

Sourdough Croutons Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare the Croutons

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the sourdough bread into small cubes.

  2. 7

    Season and Bake

    In a bowl, toss the bread cubes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden and crispy.

Rouille Preparation

  1. 8

    Make the Rouille

    In a bowl, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 minced garlic clove, a pinch of saffron threads, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika. Mix well until smooth and set aside.

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