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Watercress Soup

Name: Watercress Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 potato - peeled and cubed; 1 onion, chopped; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2.5 cups chicken stock; 2.5 cups milk; 1.5 pounds watercress, large stems removed; 0.25 cup whipped heavy cream; 0.5 cup watercress leaves for garnish

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A delightful, semi-creamy soup with the nice, peppery taste of fresh watercress. This pureed soup will titillate your taste buds.

Recipe by William Uncle Bill Anatooskin

Updated on August 4, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 potato - peeled and cubed
1 onion, chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 ½ cups chicken stock
2 ½ cups milk
1 ½ pounds watercress, large stems removed
¼ cup whipped heavy cream (Optional)
½ cup watercress leaves for garnish

Directions

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.
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.
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.)
Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired and garnish with watercress leaves.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

161	Calories
9g	Fat
15g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 161
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 477mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 15g	5%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 59mg	294%
Calcium 274mg	21%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 721mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.