WATERCRESS-CAULIFLOWER SOUP

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This peppery soup adds a bright accent to any homey meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Makes about 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 small head cauliflower (about 1 3/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch florets
2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 bunch watercress, thick stems removed (about 5 cups), plus small sprigs for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add cauliflower, stock, salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat. Simmer, stirring once, until cauliflower is very tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in watercress.
  • Working in batches, puree soup in a blender, filling no more than halfway each time. Return soup to saucepan; cover to keep warm. To serve, divide among 4 bowls. Garnish each bowl with a sprig of watercress, and season with pepper.

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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I made a big batch of soup on the weekend, and then I had it for lunch all week. It's a great way to save time and money.


Ghazi Janan
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I made this soup in my slow cooker, and it turned out great! I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning, and dinner was ready when I got home from work.


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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. I had some leftover ham from Easter, and I decided to use it in this soup. The soup was delicious, and the ham added a nice salty flavor.


Muhammad Sharif
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I'm a vegetarian, and I'm always looking for new and interesting vegetarian recipes. This soup is a great addition to my repertoire. It's flavorful, healthy, and easy to make.


Tanisha Naima
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I made this soup for a dinner party, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the watercress, and the soup was very impressive.


Arinaitwe Ambrose
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the creamy texture of the soup, and they didn't even notice the watercress.


Fatima Rezai
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I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but I really enjoyed this soup. The watercress and parmesan cheese helped to balance out the flavor of the cauliflower, and the soup was very creamy and flavorful.


Priscilla Sierra
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the watercress gives it a nice nutritional boost. I also love the fact that it's low in calories.


Michelle Haines
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I love watercress, and I love cauliflower, so I knew I would love this soup. I was right! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the watercress gave it a nice peppery kick. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Ed Fernandez
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. I had some cooked cauliflower in the fridge, and I decided to try this recipe. The soup was easy to make and turned out great! I served it with a side of crusty bread.


Joy Claudine Abalo
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the watercress gave it a unique and refreshing taste. I also loved the crispy shallots on top.


Zannia Alfred
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the watercress and cauliflower blended perfectly, and the addition of the parmesan cheese and lemon zest gave it a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again and again.