roasted jerusalem artichoke soup

ingredients:

1. 500g jerusalem artichokes
2. 90g shallots
3. 1 tsp sage
4. 3 sprigs of thyme sprigs
5. zest  and juice of 1 lemon juice
6. 1 tsp walnut oil
7. 500ml vegetable stock 
8. salt and pepper to taste

directions:

1. preheat oven to 180C.
2. zest and juice one lemon
3. peel the jerusalem artichokes and immediately coat with lemon juice
4. peel shallots.
5. combine jerusalem artichokes, shallots, garlic, sage, thyme, lemon zest and remaining lemon juice in a large bowl, season to taste.
6. add walnut oil and mix to coat
7. spread mixture on a baking tray.
8. place in the oven to roast for 35 minutes, turning occasionally,
9. transfer mixture from the baking tray into a large saucepan and add the vegetable stock.
10. simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes
11. place into a blender removing the thyme and blitz until smooth.
12. season to taste and serve hot.
13. enjoy!