Kale And Watercress Soup Recipe

Name: Kale And Watercress Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 8 white button mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 6 shallots, sliced; 3 garlic cloves, grated; 2 bunches kale, stems and center ribs discarded, cut into 1-inch strips, divided; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 3 Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup whole milk; 2 bunches watercress, trimmed, plus more for garnish; 3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream (optional); 8 slices whole-grain bread (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 white button mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch slices
6 shallots, sliced
3 garlic cloves, grated
2 bunches kale, stems and center ribs discarded, cut into 1-inch strips, divided
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
3 Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
2 bunches watercress, trimmed, plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream (optional)
8 slices whole-grain bread (optional)

1
In a large pot over medium heat, add butter. As it melts, add mushrooms, shallots, garlic, half the kale, salt and white pepper. Cook until shallots are translucent and kale starts to cook down, 3 to 5 minutes.
2
Add potatoes, remaining kale and 2 cups water. Cover; reduce heat to low. Cook until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
3
In a medium pot, simmer cream and milk; season with salt and pepper. Add watercress to soup; stir to wilt; remove soup from heat. Stir in cream mixture; simmer.
4
In a blender, blend soup in batches until smooth. Divide among 8 bowls; top with sour cream and watercress leaves, if desired. Serve with whole-grain bread, if desired.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 8 white button mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch slices, 6 shallots, sliced, 3 garlic cloves, grated, and more.

Yes, Kale And 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.

Kale And Watercress Soup

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