WATERCRESS AND LEEK SOUP
The vibrant watercress and leak soup can be made up to two days ahead. When ready to serve, toss the remaining raw watercress with oil and lemon juice for the topping.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add leeks and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Add broth, potato, and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook, partially covered, until potato is tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add 2 bunches watercress and cook until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer vegetables and a little liquid to a blender; puree until smooth and pour into a bowl. Puree remaining liquid in blender and return to pot. Stir in pureed vegetables and season soup with salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Add remaining watercress and toss. Serve soup topped with watercress.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g
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Abir Sabbir
[email protected]This is the best watercress and leek soup I've ever had!
Ssuuna Chris
[email protected]I can't wait to try this soup again soon.
Malaika Ikram
[email protected]This soup is a keeper!
Mohamed Faahim
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Andrew Ngobi
[email protected]Overall, this is a good recipe, but I think it needs a few tweaks to make it perfect.
Axle Cooper
[email protected]I'm allergic to leeks, so I had to substitute them with celery. The soup was still good, but I think it would have been better with leeks.
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[email protected]This soup is way too salty!
Ather Shahzad
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup didn't turn out as thick and creamy as I expected.
Ndlovu Habla
[email protected]This soup is a bit bland for my taste.
Gaming the Rex
[email protected]I'm not sure why, but my soup turned out a little bit bitter. I think I might have used too much watercress.
Mahlatse Lesego
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Abdulsalam lyday
[email protected]This soup is also great for meal prep. I made a big batch on the weekend and had it for lunch all week.
MD Like
[email protected]I added a bit of cayenne pepper to my soup for a little extra spice.
Faisal singer909
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.
AJAshikul Islam
[email protected]I made this soup with chicken broth instead of vegetable broth, and it was still delicious.
Atta a
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover leeks and potatoes.
Vongani Wendy
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of watercress, but I really enjoyed this soup. The leeks and potatoes balanced out the flavor of the watercress perfectly.
Mike WOLF
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, and it's even better the next day.
Mehar Naeem
[email protected]I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the watercress and leeks.
Muhammad Tahseen
[email protected]This watercress and leek soup is a delicious and healthy meal. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.