Truffled Cauliflower and Jerusalem Artichoke Soup
Ingredients
15g fresh truffle
250mL cooking cream
1 tbsp oil
1 brown onion sliced thinly
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 cauliflower chopped roughly
3-4 medium Jerusalem artichokes peeled and chopped roughly
1L vegetable stock
Handful of roasted hazelnuts chopped
Optional, fresh truffle to garnish
Salt to season
Serves 4
Method
1. The day before, slice truffle into cream and allow to infuse.
2. Strain off truffle and set aside cream.
3. In a large saucepan heat oil on medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent.
4. Add the cauliflower, Jerusalem artichoke and stock.
5. Simmer until the vegetables are soft, approximately 20 minutes.
6. Add the truffle infused cream and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
7. Blend until smooth. Season as needed.
8. Serve and top with roasted hazelnuts and freshly grated truffle.