Healthy ingredients of salsify
Black salsify contains many minerals and is rich in fiber and vitamins. They are an important part of the diet, especially for athletes and nutrition-conscious people, because black salsify is low in calories and promotes digestion. These ingredients are contained in salsify:
- potassium and calcium
- Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C, and vitamins E and K
- phosphate, iron, and sodium
- fat, protein, and inulin
- asparagine, choline and laevulin
effect on the body
Black salsify is considered an all-round vegetable because it has many positive effects on the body:
- The carbohydrate inulin stimulates digestion and fat metabolism. Black salsify is also suitable for diabetics because of the inulin.
- Black salsify has a relaxing effect on the body and promotes healthy sleep.
- They detoxify the liver and support the kidneys by stimulating red blood cells.
- The active ingredient allantoin accelerates wound healing.
- Black salsify is said to increase concentration and activate brain work.
Salsify Cream Soup: Ingredients
Black salsify is not only very healthy but also tastes very good, especially in soups. For a salsify cream soup you need:
- 500g black salsify
- 2 liters of water
- 2 small onions
- 6 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 400g butter
- 200ml whipped cream
- 400ml milk
- 1 bed of garden cress
- salt and pepper
- 2 dashes of lemon juice
Salsify Cream Soup: Preparation
- Mix the water, flour, and white wine vinegar together.
- Wash and peel the salsify and remove both ends. Wash the salsify again and cut into 3cm pieces.
- Place the pieces in a bowl of lemon water and vinegar to keep them from turning brown.
- Dice the onions and sauté them in 40g butter and 2 tablespoons oil until translucent.
- Drain the black salsifies and add them to the onions. Steam them for 3 minutes and then season with salt and pepper.
- Add the milk and bring to a boil, covered. Then let it simmer at medium temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Puree the soup and season with lemon juice.
- Whip the whipped cream until stiff and fold into the soup.
- Then serve the dish with cress.