Cream of Chicken & Watercress Soup Recipe

Name: Cream of Chicken & Watercress Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 5 tablespoons flour; 15 ml mustard powder; 2 liters strong home-made chicken stock; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 egg yolks; 250 ml heavy cream; 4 tablespoons dry tapioca, soaked in 1 cup of water,drained; 125 ml dry white wine; 4 bunches fresh watercress, , blanched,refreshed and chopped; 125 ml softly whipped cream

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons flour
15 ml mustard powder
2 liters strong home-made chicken stock
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 egg yolks
250 ml heavy cream
4 tablespoons dry tapioca, soaked in 1 cup of water,drained
125 ml dry white wine
4 bunches fresh watercress, , blanched,refreshed and chopped
125 ml softly whipped cream

1
Melt butter in a saucepan.
2
When hot and bubbly, stir in flour and mustard.
3
Continue to stir until mixture turns golden.
4
Gradually add chicken stock, stirring or whisking constantly to smooth away any little lumps of flour.
5
Sprinkle with seasoning to taste.
6
Whisk yolks into cream.
7
Slowly add a little thickened chicken stock and blend.
8
Remove pot of chicken stock from the heat.
9
While stirring, carefully pour egg/cream mixture into remaining hot stock.
10
Add tapioca.
11
Add white wine and watercress.
12
Reheat carefully but do not bring to the boil as soup will curdle.
13
Swirl in whipped cream and serve in heated soup plates.

1391

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

166

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, 5 tablespoons flour, 15 ml mustard powder, 2 liters strong home-made chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Cream of Chicken & Watercress Soup 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.

Cream of Chicken & Watercress Soup

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