If you're searching for a cool and refreshing soup with a unique flavor, look no further than chilled watercress soup with onion cream. This dish combines the peppery taste of watercress with the subtle sweetness of onions, creating a soup that is both light and flavorful. Whether you're serving it as a starter or a main course, this chilled soup is sure to impress your guests.
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CHILLED WATERCRESS SOUP WITH ONION CREAM
Provided by Tina Miller
Categories Dairy Leafy Green Onion Vegetable Appetizer Sauté Vegetarian Low Cal Spring Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For soup:
- Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until soft, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add leek and sauté 5 minutes. Add vegetable broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Allow broth to cool uncovered 15 minutes.
- Place 3 cups watercress in blender. Pour half of warm broth mixture over watercress and blend until smooth.
- Add half and half and blend until combined. Transfer soup to bowl. Puree remaining broth mixture in blender until smooth; stir into soup in bowl. If more watercress flavor is desired, puree 1/2 cup watercress with 2 cups soup in same blender. Repeat with more watercress, if desired. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until cold, at least 4 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
- For green onion cream:
- Whisk crème fraîche, white and pale green parts of green onions, and all remaining ingredients in small bowl. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
- Divide soup among 6 shallow bowls. Drizzle with green onion cream; sprinkle with sliced dark green onion tops.
WATERCRESS SOUP WITH WHISKEY CREAM
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 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. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon whiskey. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until cold.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and celery; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. 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.
- Add the watercress to the saucepan and simmer until just tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer the soup to a blender in batches and puree until smooth. Return to the saucepan and bring to a bare simmer; season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk the chilled whiskey cream until soft peaks form. Ladle the soup into bowls and top each with a dollop of the whipped cream.
COLD CREAM OF WATERCRESS SOUP
Steps:
- Heat a large saucepan with olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the leeks and the watercress stems only and saute until wilted, about 10 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock and potatoes and season well with salt and pepper. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare an ice water bath by partially filling your largest mixing bowl with ice cubes and water.
- In batches to avoid overfilling and splattering, ladle the soup into a blender or food processor, adding some of the creme fraiche and watercress leaves with each batch and reserving about 2 dozen whole leaves for a garnish. Puree each batch and transfer to a fine-meshed strainer held over a large mixing bowl that fits inside the ice water bath, using a rubber spatula to press the puree through the strainer. Taste the puree, adjust the seasonings, if necessary, with more salt and pepper, and stir in the lemon juice.
- Place the bowl of soup inside the ice water bath and chill it until cool, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Remove the bowl of soup from the ice water bath, dry its underside, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
- Before serving, taste the soup. If it is too thick, thin it with a little cold milk, chicken stock, or water, to a thick, creamy consistency. Adjust the seasonings, if necessary. Ladle into chilled bowls and decoratively garnish each serving with a few of the reserved watercress leaves.
WATERCRESS SOUP
For more delicious recipes visit www.watercress.co.uk
Provided by mustardcomms
Time 15m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion and celery and sauté over a medium heat for 5 mins until pale golden. Stir in the potato and stock and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 10 mins or until the potato is tender.
- 2. Stir in the watercress, cover and cook for a further 5 mins or until the watercress is wilted. Transfer the soup to a food processor and blitz until smooth. Return the soup to the rinsed out pan add the milk, nutmeg, lemon juice and seasoning to taste. Gently reheat until piping hot and serve with crusty bread.
CHILLED WATERCRESS SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Sauté Summer Chill Watercress Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Blanch watercress in pot of boiling salted water 30 seconds. Drain; set aside.
- Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add potatoes and leeks; sauté 4 minutes. Add 6 cups broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover partially and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Add watercress; simmer uncovered 5 minutes. Cool 10 minutes.
- Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Return soup to pot. Mix in cream. Season with salt and pepper. Chill at least 4 hours and up to 1 day. Thin with more broth, if desired. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with chives.
CHILLED CREAM OF WATERCRESS SOUP
Perfect for lazy sunny afternoons. This soup is lovely and light yet will hit the spot... Serve well chilled with some fresh crusty bread. You can also serve warm if preferred.
Provided by Um Safia
Categories Potato
Time 40m
Yield 4 bowls, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in large pan over low heat. Add potatoes and leeks and sweat off gently for 5 minutes.
- Add the stock and bring to the boil. Reduce heat, cover and gently cook for around 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the watercress (put 4 sprigs to one side for the garnish). add 3/4 of the cream and blend in a blender/processor until completely smooth.
- Season to taste then chill well before serving. Serve with a swirl of cream and a sprig if watercress.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.7, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 71.1, Sodium 123, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 5.6
CREAM OF WATERCRESS SOUP
Make and share this Cream of Watercress Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PinkCherryBlossom
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter and sauté onion until transparent.
- Add potato, watercress, milk and stock.
- Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes
- Blend in a processor.
- Add cream and seasoning. Heat if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.8, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 44.1, Sodium 89.4, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 4.4
Tips:
- To enhance flavor, use fresh watercress.
- For a smoother texture, strain the soup after blending.
- Add a dollop of crème fraîche or sour cream for a richer flavor.
- Top with crispy bacon or croutons for added texture.
- For a refreshing twist, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of white wine vinegar.
- Serve chilled for a refreshing summer soup.
Conclusion:
This chilled watercress soup with onion cream is a delicious and refreshing soup that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The combination of watercress, onion, and cream creates a smooth, flavorful soup that is sure to please everyone. With its vibrant green color and delicate flavor, this soup is a great way to showcase the best of summer produce. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing soup, give this chilled watercress soup a try.
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