CHILLED WATERCRESS SOUP WITH ONION CREAM

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Provided by Tina Miller

Categories     Dairy     Leafy Green     Onion     Vegetable     Appetizer     Sauté     Vegetarian     Low Cal     Spring     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Soup
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 large leek (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 large bunch or 2 medium bunches watercress, thick stems removed (about 4 cups)
1 cup half and half
Green Onion Cream
1/4 cup crème fraîche
2 green onions, thinly sliced, dark green part reserved for garnish
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • For soup:
  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until soft, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add leek and sauté 5 minutes. Add vegetable broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Allow broth to cool uncovered 15 minutes.
  • Place 3 cups watercress in blender. Pour half of warm broth mixture over watercress and blend until smooth.
  • Add half and half and blend until combined. Transfer soup to bowl. Puree remaining broth mixture in blender until smooth; stir into soup in bowl. If more watercress flavor is desired, puree 1/2 cup watercress with 2 cups soup in same blender. Repeat with more watercress, if desired. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until cold, at least 4 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  • For green onion cream:
  • Whisk crème fraîche, white and pale green parts of green onions, and all remaining ingredients in small bowl. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Divide soup among 6 shallow bowls. Drizzle with green onion cream; sprinkle with sliced dark green onion tops.

Lorraine Jones
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This soup is a keeper! It's easy to make, flavorful, and refreshing. I'll definitely be making it again.


Sarfaraz Sarfarazprince
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I'm always looking for new and interesting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The watercress and onion cream flavors are unique and delicious.


Zach Cow
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This soup is the perfect way to use up leftover watercress. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Lokesh Joshi
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This soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I think it would have been better if it had been thinned out with a bit of water or broth.


Aslam Afridi
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I'm not a big fan of watercress, but I actually really enjoyed this soup. The onion cream helped to balance out the peppery flavor of the watercress.


Njongo Mtshalanga
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This soup is a must-try! It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the way the watercress and onion flavors come together.


jerry macharia
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. Other than that, it was a well-made soup.


Okara Rung
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This soup was amazing! It was so flavorful and refreshing. I loved the combination of the watercress and the onion cream. I would definitely make this soup again.


Toca Athstetic girl
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This soup was a bit too peppery for my taste, but I think that's just because I'm not a huge fan of watercress. Other than that, the soup was well-made and flavorful. The onion cream was a nice touch, and the croutons added a nice crunch.


Rosemary Johnson
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This is the perfect soup for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the watercress gives it a nice peppery kick. I also love the addition of the onion cream, which adds a touch of sweetness and richness.


Mark Rozados
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This soup is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the way the watercress and onion flavors complement each other. The onion cream adds a nice richness and creaminess, and the croutons add a nice textural element.


Adesuwa Lamb
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This chilled watercress soup was a delightful surprise! I wasn't sure what to expect, but the combination of flavors and textures was fantastic. The watercress gave the soup a lovely peppery kick, while the onion cream added a touch of sweetness and