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Watercress Soup Recipe

	Notyourmomma / All my dishes 2 years, 4 months ago A favorite soup made with watercress. An alternative green would be sorrel. Mrs. Swanson made sorrel soup her signature soup at the Wine Bar in the early 80's. It is addictive. Prep:35m Cook:60m Servings:8	Notyourmomm
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Ingredients

3 large leeks, chopped

2 onions, sliced

1 garlic clove, crushed

1/4 cup of butter

4 potatoes thinly sliced

6 cups of chicken stock

2 bunches of watercress, stems removed

OR 1 bunch of sorrel, stems removed, coaresly chopped

1 cup of milk

1/2 cup of heavy cream

salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons of butter

Directions

In a kettle, saute leeks, onions and garlic in the butter until soft.

Add potatoes and 4 cups of the stock and simmer 15 minutes.

Stir in chopped watercress or sorrel, reserving 1/2 cup. Simmer for another 20 minutes. Puree soup in blender.

Add two cups of broth to puree, stir in milk and cream and reserved watercress.

Simmer until heated through.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Swirl in butter.

Serve in heated soup bowls.

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Comments

vino4dino 1 year, 9 months ago said:
I bet this is delicious soup. I can't wait to try it. This reminds me of a sorrel soup I had in Vegas. If you come across any sorrel soup recipes, please let me know. Thanks.

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