LEEK AND WATERCRESS SOUP
Make and share this Leek and Watercress Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Abby Girl
Categories Low Protein
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute the leek in the butter for about 3 minutes. Add the watercress and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the potatoes, chicken broth, thyme, pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, simmer covered for 30 minutes.
- With a stick blender, puree the vegetables. Stir in the heavy cream and gently heat until barely simmering.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
- Note: Do not use milk or light cream as they might curdle. Can make ahead of time and gently reheated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.1, Fat 40.7, SaturatedFat 24.7, Cholesterol 137.5, Sodium 1048, Carbohydrate 34.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 11.8
POTATO, LEEK AND WATERCRESS SOUP WITH BAY SCALLOPS
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, cover 1/2 of the potatoes with cold water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and blanch until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and reserve.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and leeks and stir. Cover the pot and saute the onions and leeks until they are translucent, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Uncover, and add the raw potatoes, the bouquet garni, salt and pepper, chicken stock and cream, and stir. Bring the soup to a simmer over medium heat, uncovered. Simmer until the potatoes are soft, cooking for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Using a blender, puree the soup in batches. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper. Return the soup to the pot, add the blanched potatoes, and place over medium heat. When the soup begins to simmer, add the watercress and scallops, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring once. Ladle the soup into hot bowls and sprinkle with chives. Serve immediately.
WATERCRESS AND LEEK SOUP
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add leeks and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally, 4 to 6 minutes. Add broth, potato, and the water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook, partially covered, until potato is tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add two-thirds of the watercress and cook until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Working in batches, purée soup until smooth in a blender, being careful not to fill jar more than halfway each time. Return to pan and season soup with salt (reheat over medium if necessary).
- In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Add remaining watercress and toss. Serve soup topped with watercress.
- about watercress
- Watercress is a dark, leafy green with thick stems and a peppery taste that mellows once it's cooked. Look for bunches with bright, glossy green leaves that haven't begun to wilt. Wrap in paper towels and refrigerate in a plastic bag up to 3 days. Always wash watercress just before using-place in a colander, and rinse well with cold water. Dry thoroughly and trim off thick stems.
- nutrition information
- (Per Serving)
- Calories: 161
- Fat: 7.2g (1.2g Saturated Fat)
- Protein: 5.8g
- Carbohydrates: 20.5g
- Fiber: 2.2g
WATERCRESS SOUP (JULIA CHILD)
Posted here for safekeeping. This is another variation on Julia's basic recipe for leek and potato soup.
Provided by coconutty
Categories Potato
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- When measuring the watercress leaves and stems, pack them down in the measuring cup.
- Simmer leeks, potatoes, water and salt together, partially covered, 40-50 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in watercress and simmer 5 minutes.
- While the watercress is simmering, you can prepare the following optional garnish if you wish: a small handful of watercress leaves boiled 30 seconds, rinsed in cold water and drained.
- Mash the vegetables in the soup with a fork, or puree in blender. Correct seasoning.
- Off heat and just before serving, stir in cream or butter by spoonfuls. Decorate with the optional watercress leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.8, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 20.6, Sodium 1782.9, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 3.5, Protein 3.8
SQUASH, LEEK, AND WATERCRESS SOUP
Make and share this Squash, Leek, and Watercress Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by breezermom
Categories Vegetable
Time 55m
Yield 3 1/2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove and discard the root, tough outer leaves, and tops of leeks to where the dark green begins to pale. Chop leeks, and saute in butter in a large Dutch oven for 5 minutes or until tender.
- Add squash, and saute for 4 minutes. Stir in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the squash is tender. Add the watercress, hot sauce, and salt and pepper to taste, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Transfer mixture in batches to a blender (I use a handheld blender and leave everything in the pot). Ladle soup into soup bowls. Garnish, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.1, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 34.9, Sodium 1812, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 12.2, Protein 17.2
More about "watercress and leek soup recipes"
LEEK AND WATERCRESS SOUP - NORMAN MATHEWS
From normanmathewsauthor.com
LEEK, PEA & WATERCRESS SOUP - GOOD FOOD MIDDLE EAST
From bbcgoodfoodme.com
WATERCRESS AND LEEK SOUP - CINNAMON AND KALE
From cinnamonandkale.co.uk
WATERCRESS, PEA AND LEEK SOUP WITH SEEDS | RECIPES | M&S RECIPE …
From marksandspencer.com
10 BEST LEEK WATERCRESS SOUP RECIPES - YUMMLY
From yummly.com
RECIPE DETAIL PAGE | LCBO
From lcbo.com
POTATO, LEEK AND WATERCRESS SOUP WITH BAY SCALLOPS RECIPE
From chefsresource.com
CREAMY POTATO, LEEK, & WATERCRESS SOUP (THAT COLOR!)
From wellseasonedstudio.com
LEEK, POTATO & WATERCRESS SOUP - MOORLANDS EATER
From moorlandseater.com
LEEK AND WATERCRESS SOUP - LUCY WAVERMAN'S KITCHEN
From lucywaverman.com
WATERCRESS SOUP RECIPE | DELIA SMITH
From deliaonline.com
CREAM OF LEEK, POTATO, AND WATERCRESS SOUP - MARILENA'S KITCHEN
From marilenaskitchen.com
LEEK POTATO AND WATERCRESS SOUP [VEGAN] - THE …
From theflexitarian.co.uk
RECIPE NOTES | WATERCRESS, LEEK AND POTATO SOUP
From humphreymunson.co.uk
CREAMY WATERCRESS SOUP - CLASSIC FRENCH - MSN
From msn.com
CREAM OF LEEK AND WATERCRESS SOUP | RICARDO - RICARDO CUISINE
From ricardocuisine.com
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love