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Watercress Soup

SUBMITTED BY: William Anatooskin  PHOTO BY: Paul 

"A delightful, semi-creamy soup with the nice, peppery taste of fresh watercress. This pureed soup will titillate your taste buds."
Watercress Soup Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 11 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 potato - peeled and cubed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 pounds watercress, large stems removed
  • 1/4 cup whipped heavy cream (optional)
  • 1/2 cup watercress leaves for garnish

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add the potato and onion, stirring to coat with the oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to medium, cover and heat for 5 minutes.
  2. Pour in the chicken stock and the milk, bring just to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Stir in the watercress and simmer, uncovered, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until watercress is just cooked.
  3. In small batches, transfer the soup to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Return the soup to the pot, season to taste, and ladle into individual bowls. (Note: Place in refrigerator if not serving at this point.)
  4. Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired and garnish with watercress leaves.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 25, 2007 by ANTI0422 
The soup was very good. I have just learned of the incredible nutritional value of watercress... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 6, 2006 by COASTALSUM 
I was looking for a non-salad recipe so I could use up that bunch of watercress and this one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on may 25, 2006 by jerm 
I left out the oil, and cooked the potato and onion in a small amount of water with a chicken... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 18, 2006 by ali 
This soup was very tasty, used veg stock instead of chicken. Will definitly make again! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on may 26, 2007 by Jenn G. 
We found fresh watercress at a farmer's market and were looking for something to do with it. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 20, 2006 by Yims 
I was trying to figure out a quick fix for all this watercress I bought on a whim, and this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 9, 2009 by motherteresa 
Great recipe, although it was a bit less thick than I expected. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on may 19, 2009 by pjcat77 
Very good! Had a creamy texture, not too thick or thin. Great flavor. Easy to make and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 12, 2008 by Shabadeux 
Simple and comforting. This was a great way to use my watercress! I think the pureeing part... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Watercress Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 161

  • Total Fat: 8.8g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
  • Sodium: 486mg
  • Total Carbs: 15g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.7g
  • Protein: 7.3g

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