WATERCRESS SOUP
Richard Grausman created his lighter version of the classic French watercress soup in his book, "At Home With The French Classics." The traditional soup is thickened with potatoes; this is thickened with zucchini. I in turn adapted his recipe somewhat. Use the leaves from one bunch of watercress. PLEASE NOTE: this soup is WW friendly, even though it is not titled or categorized as such. To make the soup @ zero points, I use no fat and just boil the leeks (can sub white onion) in the broth. I usually add a little olive oil to the bowl just before serving, so if you do that, remember to count points for the oil or butter you use.
Provided by coconutty
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove the leaves from one bunch of watercress and set them aside. Discard the watercress stems.
- Make sure the leeks are in small dice that will cook up quickly.
- Place butter, leeks and chicken broth in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer 4-5 minutes.
- Add zucchini, cook several minutes more, until zucchini is just tender.
- Add salt and pepper, stir.
- Add watercress and reduce heat. Simmer 1 minute until watercress wilts.
- Remove from heat and purée in a blender.
- Correct seasoning.
- Just before serving, stir in optional cream OR optional virgin coconut oil.
- Serve hot, warm or cold.
- NOTE 1: Because the traditional French soup is pale green, Richard Grausman used peeled zucchini to create a paler shade of green. You could leave the zucchini unpeeled, thereby giving the soup a darker green color.
- NOTE 2: I am now using almond milk successfully instead of cream. Try Almond Breeze original unsweetened.
- NOTE 3: See my description for making this soup Weight Watcher friendly.
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Azizur Rahaman
[email protected]This soup is so comforting.
Divyanshu Sah
[email protected]I love the flavor of this soup.
Mathias Wilberg
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Jolynn macweza
[email protected]I will definitely be making this soup again.
Wizard and aigerblading YT
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make.
Ahmed Hamasi
[email protected]I love the creamy texture of this soup.
Kenalemang Meya
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.
Rahim ullah Momand
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover watercress.
Fire Sileshi
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they loved it!
Sawabu Zulu
[email protected]This soup is delicious and easy to make.
Biker
[email protected]I love this soup!
Blake botha Bbo
[email protected]This soup is amazing!
Rv Rizwan Khan
[email protected]This was a great soup! I loved the flavor and the fact that it was so easy to make.
Kashif Rasheed
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the fresh, peppery flavor of the watercress. I will definitely be making this again.
Chady Haddad
[email protected]This was a great soup! I loved the flavor and the fact that it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Gregory Delawder
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.
Franca Gold
[email protected]I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavor and the soup was so easy to make. I will definitely be adding this to my regular dinner rotation.
Henry powerz Galabuzi
[email protected]This watercress soup is absolutely delicious! I love the fresh, peppery flavor of the watercress, and the soup is so creamy and comforting. I will definitely be making this again and again.