CHILLED WATERCRESS-SPINACH SOUP

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Soup/Stew     Egg     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Leek     Spinach     Chill     Healthy     Watercress     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 cups thinly sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only; about 3 medium)
1 7- to 8-ounce white-skinned potato, peeled, diced
3 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth
2 cups (packed) coarsely chopped watercress with some of stems plus small sprigs (for garnish)
1 cup (packed) baby spinach leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled, chopped (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and potato; sauté until leeks are slightly softened but not brown, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cups broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables are very tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Add watercress and spinach; stir until wilted, about 1 minute. Cool slightly.
  • Working with 1 cup at a time, puree soup in blender until smooth. Transfer soup to large bowl. Stir in lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Chill until cold, about 2 hours. Thin with more broth, if desired.
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish center of each with hard-boiled eggs and small watercress sprigs.

Joseph Pamelia
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with nutrients.


Dylan Wing
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This soup is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all of the ingredients in a pot and let it simmer.


Jaymalik
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I love the peppery flavor of the watercress in this soup. It's so unique and refreshing.


Janab Hamdani
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's so warm and soothing.


Jacky Gorton
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This soup is so creamy and delicious. I love the way the watercress and spinach flavors blend together.


WONDERBOY Ngcobo
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I love the bright green color of this soup! It's so vibrant and inviting.


Esther Edet
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover watercress and spinach and this soup was the perfect way to use them up.


Sophia Bartolomeo
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've already made it several times and it's always a hit.


Ms Arifa
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This soup is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of watercress and spinach. It's the perfect soup for a light lunch or dinner.


Sakib N Khan
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I've already had several requests for the recipe.


jitu rauniyar
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables! My kids loved the bright green color and the creamy texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Hammad Ijaz
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the bright green color and the peppery flavor of the watercress.


Xertri Bhola
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and creamy. I love the addition of the watercress and spinach. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Roton kumar
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I'm not a big fan of watercress, but I loved this soup! The spinach and cream cheese mellowed out the watercress flavor perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Samuel Rufus
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of watercress and spinach. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Helena Lenert
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I made this soup for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful green color. I will definitely be making this again.


Muhmmad Rafique Chachar
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This soup is delicious! It's light and refreshing, with a slightly peppery flavor from the watercress. I served it chilled, as suggested, and it was perfect for a summer lunch.


Ram Vuzel
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I love this soup! The watercress and spinach give it a wonderfully fresh and vibrant flavor. I also like that it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.