Watercress Soup Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Watercress Soup Recipe

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

½ cup watercress leaves for garnish

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.)

Step 4

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

Nutritional Information

Watercress Soup Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 160.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.3g 15%

Carbohydrates: 14.8g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Sugars: 6.3g

Fat: 8.9g 14%

Saturated Fat: 3.2g 16%

Cholesterol: 15.3mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 3979IU 80%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.2mg 17%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 58.7mg 98%

Folate: 24.9mcg 6%

Calcium: 273.5mg 27%

Iron: 0.6mg 4%

Magnesium: 46.1mg 17%

Potassium: 721mg 20%

Sodium: 476.7mg 19%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 79.7

*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.