Chilled Watercress Soup With Onion Cream Recipe

Name: Chilled Watercress Soup With Onion Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium onions, thinly sliced; 1 large leek (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 large bunch or 2 medium bunches watercress, thick stems removed (about 4 cups); 1 cup half and half; 1/4 cup creme fraiche; 2 green onions, thinly sliced, dark green part reserved for garnish; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 large leek (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 large bunch or 2 medium bunches watercress, thick stems removed (about 4 cups)
1 cup half and half
1/4 cup creme fraiche
2 green onions, thinly sliced, dark green part reserved for garnish
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1
Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and saute until soft, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add leek and saute 5 minutes. Add vegetable broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Allow broth to cool uncovered 15 minutes.
2
Place 3 cups watercress in blender. Pour half of warm broth mixture over watercress and blend until smooth.
3
Add half and half and blend until combined. Transfer soup to bowl. Puree remaining broth mixture in blender until smooth; stir into soup in bowl. If more watercress flavor is desired, puree 1/2 cup watercress with 2 cups soup in same blender. Repeat with more watercress, if desired. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until cold, at least 4 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
4
Whisk creme fraiche, white and pale green parts of green onions, and all remaining ingredients in small bowl. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
5
Divide soup among 6 shallow bowls. Drizzle with green onion cream; sprinkle with sliced dark green onion tops.

230

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 medium onions, thinly sliced, 1 large leek (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced, 4 cups vegetable broth, and more.

Yes, Chilled Watercress Soup With Onion Cream falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chilled Watercress Soup With Onion Cream

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