""This soup combines the wonderful flavors of leeks, spinach, Jerusalem artichokes (sunchokes), turkey sausage, garlic, parsley, celery, and potatoes. Serve it on a cold evening with a hearty chunk of bread and a hot apple toddy."..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 slices turkey bacon, diced
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1 (16 ounce) package turkey sausage, casings discarded, coarsely chopped
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1 pound Jerusalem artichokes, peeled, halved, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
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6 small white potatoes, peeled and halved
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3 stalks celery, diced
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1/2 large onion, diced
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1 leek, white and light green parts only, chopped
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3 cups chopped fresh spinach
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 quart chicken stock
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1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
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1 pinch ground paprika
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salt and pepper to taste
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup water