Watercress And Stilton Soup Recipe

Name: Watercress And Stilton Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 medium leeks, white parts only, washed well and thinly sliced; Coarse salt; Freshly ground white pepper; 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock; 2 baking potatoes, peeled, quartered; 2 bunches watercress, washed, tough stems removed, coarsely chopped; 1 cup half-and-half or whipping cream; 2-3 ounces Stilton cheese, crumbled; A few sprigs watercress; Chopped toasted pecans, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 medium leeks, white parts only, washed well and thinly sliced
Coarse salt
Freshly ground white pepper
4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
2 baking potatoes, peeled, quartered
2 bunches watercress, washed, tough stems removed, coarsely chopped
1 cup half-and-half or whipping cream
2-3 ounces Stilton cheese, crumbled
A few sprigs watercress
Chopped toasted pecans, for garnish

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1. Melt the butter in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add the leeks, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until soft, 8 minutes. Add the stock and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in the watercress and cook until wilted but bright green, 2 to 3 minutes.
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2. Carefully transfer to a blender or food processor in batches and puree until smooth. Strain through a coarse sieve into a clean saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer.
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3. Stir in half-and-half and cheese until the cheese is melted. Adjust the seasoning. Garnish with sprigs of watercress and pecans.
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Each of 6 servings: 217 calories; 540 mg. sodium; 41 mg. cholesterol; 12 grams fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 19 grams carbohydrates; 7 grams protein; 2 grams fiber.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 medium leeks, white parts only, washed well and thinly sliced, Coarse salt, Freshly ground white pepper, and more.

Yes, Watercress And Stilton 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.

Watercress And Stilton Soup

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