tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post7785867478331855925..comments2024-03-28T22:58:59.887+00:00Comments on As Strong As Soup: Palestine SoupPhil in the Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904292856978631382noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-61232835972381731282023-01-22T00:32:35.899+00:002023-01-22T00:32:35.899+00:00The man from the RHS vegetable garden that I spoke...The man from the RHS vegetable garden that I spoke to about Jerusalem artichokes a while ago told me that they're really easy to grow, but you do need quite a lot of space. As a result, I've never tried. <br />This remains probably my favourite soup and one that I make whenever I can find good topinambours. I once tried to help a waiter in Dieppe explain to an English speaker what the translation of topinambour should be. But I think he thought I was winding him up by saying that it was an artichoke (not really) from Jerusalem (not really). I've been told that the word topinambour is derived from the Tupinambá people of what is now Brazil, but I'm not sure that the etymology is much more accurate than the English version.Phil in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15904292856978631382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-36524142228840956502023-01-20T16:14:59.483+00:002023-01-20T16:14:59.483+00:00The French name for Jerusalem artichokes - topinam...The French name for Jerusalem artichokes - topinambour - is marvellous. As is this recipe, or so it sounds. Topinambour are readily available in our part of France at the right time of year. Most people we know there find them puzzling and peculiar and don't know what to do with them. I actually fancy growing some. So I shall try to remember your recipe for when the time comes, it sounds delicious.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726164724131916224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-1614089585304889032013-07-24T22:52:25.792+01:002013-07-24T22:52:25.792+01:00Thanks for that. I have downloaded and read the pa...Thanks for that. I have downloaded and read the passage in question and I think it's fair to say that the Reverend Doctor Opimian's theory of the misnomer is probably the correct one in the opinion of most gardening reference books. There are other theories but they're not as interesting. I do think that Squire Gryll's example of a misnomer is of more relevance to today, though: 'a gang of swindling bankers is a respectable old firm'. Plus ça change...Phil in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15904292856978631382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-68441986216978477002013-07-24T04:37:44.973+01:002013-07-24T04:37:44.973+01:00If you read the beginning of Gryll Grange, by Thom...If you read the beginning of Gryll Grange, by Thomas Love Peacock, you will get an amusing explanation of the origin of the soup's name. The book is great fun so continue reading. Probably the easiest way to get the book is from the Gutenberg Project, where you can download it for free. Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06938732389434946072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-79574880250599724262013-05-25T22:54:40.452+01:002013-05-25T22:54:40.452+01:00So glad you liked the soup - as I said, it's d...So glad you liked the soup - as I said, it's definitely one of winter favourites. A very underrated and underused vegetable I think.Phil in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15904292856978631382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-74527208674575669002013-04-28T20:07:22.700+01:002013-04-28T20:07:22.700+01:00I have made this several times in the last couple ...I have made this several times in the last couple of months. It is a fantastic recipe, thanks so much. Have a great week. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-10064573169732767132013-02-12T21:26:23.152+00:002013-02-12T21:26:23.152+00:00The flavor combinations here look so inspiring Phi...The flavor combinations here look so inspiring Phil, a wonderful way to use and flavor Jerusalem artichokes, look forward to trying this, thank you !Ozlem's Turkish Tablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04094209697788029851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-81534549131570990892013-02-07T17:59:07.335+00:002013-02-07T17:59:07.335+00:00Love Jerusalem artichokes. Your soup looks colourf...Love Jerusalem artichokes. Your soup looks colourful and delicious, and just the thing for these cold days. Will look out for some.Snowyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04944724956205419885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-5376497520774027302013-02-07T03:59:10.354+00:002013-02-07T03:59:10.354+00:00Love the name topinambour, and I love hazelnuts an...Love the name topinambour, and I love hazelnuts and soup, so this is a really good one to try. I often add a little rice to carrot soup and it does help the texture.lapin d'orhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02364203916127045936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-22801712217536603552013-02-06T17:04:08.513+00:002013-02-06T17:04:08.513+00:00This must be delicious, full of goodness and flavo...This must be delicious, full of goodness and flavour. I love the colour, very attractive!Alidahttp://mylittleitaliankitchen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-52562243301349521432013-02-06T10:30:24.004+00:002013-02-06T10:30:24.004+00:00I love the colour of this soup. It makes me think ...I love the colour of this soup. It makes me think 'Spring'!Stellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14461887662536686635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-51491900605743707792013-02-05T19:58:37.009+00:002013-02-05T19:58:37.009+00:00Have masses of Jerusalem artichokes in the garden ...Have masses of Jerusalem artichokes in the garden will certainly try this soup out. Thanks DianeZimbabwehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07279761983880323632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-20070967225966577852013-02-05T06:45:14.208+00:002013-02-05T06:45:14.208+00:00That sounds a really interesting and delicious sou...That sounds a really interesting and delicious soup. I've never seen a Jerusalem artichoke here in South Africa but I am bookmarking this to try when I get back to the UK one day.underthebluegumtreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320470665268798146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-41060814674657535722013-02-04T21:28:52.212+00:002013-02-04T21:28:52.212+00:00This soup looks beautiful!This soup looks beautiful!Cuisine de Provencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14179654559093072126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-4209657960891348142013-02-04T21:25:43.488+00:002013-02-04T21:25:43.488+00:00I'm a big fan of Jerusalem artichokes, but as ...I'm a big fan of Jerusalem artichokes, but as CT isn't, I don't get to eat them that often. When I do it's usually soup. Next time I shall make an exotic Palestinian soup following your lovely recipe. I can see hazelnuts would go well, but never would I have thought of adding rice. They are beautiful plants though and even though I rarely dig them up, I can't bring myself to get rid of them.Choclettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173996730095174268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-1515841567085121832013-02-04T20:19:48.603+00:002013-02-04T20:19:48.603+00:00I don't think I have ever eaten a Jerusalem ar...I don't think I have ever eaten a Jerusalem artichoke, never mind cooked with one. Thanks for inspiring me, I will seek them out, the soup sounds delicious.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726164724131916224noreply@blogger.com