Watercress Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Watercress Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large buch watercress (about 6 ounces); 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter; 1 onion, chopped; 2 large parsley sprigs; 2 large thyme sprigs; 1 large garlic clove; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth; 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch pieces.; 1 cup (or more) milk

Servings: persons

1 large buch watercress (about 6 ounces)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 onion, chopped
2 large parsley sprigs
2 large thyme sprigs
1 large garlic clove
1 bay leaf
2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 pound russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
1 cup (or more) milk

1
Coarsely chop watercress leaves and stems seperately.
2
Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat.
3
Mix in onion, parsley sprigs, thyme sprigs, garlic, bay leaf, and watercress stems.
4
Cover; cook until onion is tender, stirring occasionally; about 12 minutes.
5
Add broth and potatoes; bring to boil.
6
Reduce heat cover and simmer until potatoes are very tender, about 25 minutes.
7
Discard parsley, thyme, and bay leaf.
8
Puree soup in processor until smooth.
9
Return soup to same saucepan.
10
Add 1 cup milk and watercress leaves; bring to simmer, adding more milk if soup is too thick.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Transfer to bowl.
13
Chill until cold, about 4 hours.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large buch watercress (about 6 ounces), 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, 1 onion, chopped, 2 large parsley sprigs, and more.

Yes, Watercress Potato 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 Potato Soup

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