Watercress Soup With Whiskey Cream Recipe

Name: Watercress Soup With Whiskey Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup heavy cream; 3 tablespoons Irish whiskey; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 small russet potato, peeled and chopped; 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; Kosher salt; 2 bunches watercress, tough stems trimmed; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons Irish whiskey
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 small russet potato, peeled and chopped
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt
2 bunches watercress, tough stems trimmed
Freshly ground pepper

1
Bring the cream and 2 tablespoons whiskey to a simmer in a medium skillet over medium heat; cook until reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 10 minutes.
2
Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon whiskey.
3
Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until cold.
4
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
5
Add the onion and celery; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
6
Add 2 cups water, the potato, broth, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a simmer and cook, partially covered, until the potato is tender, about 10 minutes.
7
Add the watercress to the saucepan and simmer until just tender, about 5 minutes.
8
Transfer the soup to a blender in batches and puree until smooth.
9
Return to the saucepan and bring to a bare simmer; season with salt and pepper.
10
Whisk the chilled whiskey cream until soft peaks form.
11
Ladle the soup into bowls and top each with a dollop of the whipped cream.
12
Photograph by Anna Williams

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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: 1 cup heavy cream, 3 tablespoons Irish whiskey, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Watercress Soup With Whiskey 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.

Watercress Soup With Whiskey Cream

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