WATERCRESS SOUP

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Provided by Melissa Hamilton

Categories     Soup/Stew     Leafy Green     Onion     Potato     Easter     Low Cal     Spring     Chive     Watercress     Simmer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 quarts low-salt chicken broth
1 pound russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2" cubes
4 bunches watercress (about 2 pounds), tough stems trimmed, chopped (about 20 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoons (or more) fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chilled heavy cream
3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives, divided

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 5-6 minutes. Add broth and potatoes; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Add watercress to pot; stir until leaves wilt. Let soup cool briefly. Working in batches, purée soup in a blender until smooth. Return soup to same pot. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired. DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Whisk cream with a pinch of salt in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Fold in 1 1/2 tablespoons chives.
  • Rewarm soup gently over low heat. Divide soup among demitasse or small teacups and garnish each cup with a dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons chives over.

Mharvie Taratara
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I followed the recipe exactly, and my soup turned out perfectly.


Qazi Shani
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I found this soup to be a bit too creamy for my liking.


luyanda shabangu
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the soup was a little too salty for my taste.


MD Asdfcs
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out bland.


Kota C
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Tech ka samandar
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I'm always looking for new ways to use watercress, and this soup is a great option.


ggh ggh
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This soup is so creamy and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Aserah Lavow
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfect.


Seshraj Mahato
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I'm not usually a fan of watercress, but this soup was delicious!


Lilly Waguespack
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great! I used fresh watercress from my garden and it was so flavorful.


Aaron Sambo
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I've been looking for a good watercress soup recipe, and this one is definitely a keeper.


Bryan Putnam
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This watercress soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the peppery taste of the watercress really shines through.


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