Cook UK

SOUPS

KIDS

Estimated Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Estimated Cooking Time: 1 hr

Servings: 4 bowls of soup

Non-standard Cooking Utensils: A large pan.

Ingredients:

1 slice of lean bacon or ham

1 stalk of celery

¼ turnip

½ onion

20 g (¾ oz) butter

450 g (1 lb) Jerusalem artichokes

150 ml (¼ pint) of boiling milk

½ teaspoon of sugar

550 ml (1 pint) of white stock

Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Method

1. Melt the butter in a frying pan

2. Cut the bacon or ham into thin slices and place in the frying pan. Add the onions, turnip and celery.

3. Cook on a low heat for 15 minutes stirring frequently.

4. Wash and peel the artichokes, slice thinly and add them to the other ingredients in the pan. Add half the stock to the pan.

5. Cook on a low heat for 30 minutes stirring frequently, breaking down the artichokes to a pulp.

6. Add the remainder of the stock, add the salt and pepper and cook for a further 5 minutes.

7. Pass the mixture through a sieve. Heat the liquid to a slow boil, slowly adding the milk and stirring constantly.

8. Serve with croutons or French bread.