Best 6 Super Grain Soup With Watercress And Mushrooms Recipes

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If you're looking for a hearty and nutritious soup that's packed with flavor, then super grain soup with watercress and mushrooms is the perfect dish for you. This delicious and easy-to-make soup is made with a variety of healthy ingredients, including super grains like quinoa and barley, as well as watercress, mushrooms, and a variety of vegetables. The result is a soup that's not only delicious but also good for you!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SUPER-GRAIN SOUP WITH WATERCRESS AND MUSHROOMS



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When cold and flu season hits, this warming Super-Grain Soup with Watercress and Mushrooms can serve as either prevention or cure. Packed to the gills with superfoods like peppery watercress, earthy mushrooms, and nutty quinoa, it'll be just what the doctor ordered.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
8 ounces gourmet mushroom blend, thinly sliced (2 cups)
1 cup thinly sliced red onion (from 1 small)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup super-grain blend or tricolor quinoa
6 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano Cheese, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus wedges for serving
1 bunch watercress (3 ounces), trimmed and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pot over medium-high. When it shimmers, add mushrooms and onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden brown in places, 10 to 12 minutes. Add grains and cook, stirring a few times, until toasted and nutty, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until grains are just cooked, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in Pecorino and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve with watercress, a drizzle of oil, more cheese, and lemon wedges.

GINGERED FISH AND WATERCRESS SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Fish     Ginger     Low Carb     Low Fat     Watercress     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 ounce dried Chinese black mushrooms or dried shiitake mushrooms
1/2 cup hot water
1 1/2 teaspoons peanut oil
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
3 green onions, minced
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon minced, peeled fresh ginger
3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup bottled clam juice
1 tablespoon dry Sherry
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 pound catfish or other white-flesh fish fillets, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3 large bunches watercress, trimmed

Steps:

  • Soak mushrooms in 1/2 cup hot water until softened, about 20 minutes. Drain mushrooms, reserving soaking liquid. Squeeze out excess moisture. Thinly slice caps, discarding stems.
  • Heat peanut oil and sesame oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add green onions, garlic and ginger and sauté until just tender, about 3 minutes. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until mushrooms are tender, about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth, mushroom soaking liquid, clam juice, Sherry and soy sauce. Bring to boil. Stir in catfish and watercress and boil until fish is just cooked through, about 2 minutes.

KALE AND WATERCRESS SOUP



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"The flavors blend so well, you won't even guess you're eating kale." -Guarnaschelli

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 white button mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch slices
6 shallots, sliced
3 garlic cloves, grated
2 bunches kale, stems and center ribs discarded, cut into 1-inch strips, divided
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
3 Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
2 bunches watercress, trimmed, plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream (optional)
8 slices whole-grain bread (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, add butter. As it melts, add mushrooms, shallots, garlic, half the kale, salt and white pepper. Cook until shallots are translucent and kale starts to cook down, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add potatoes, remaining kale and 2 cups water. Cover; reduce heat to low. Cook until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • In a medium pot, simmer cream and milk; season with salt and pepper. Add watercress to soup; stir to wilt; remove soup from heat. Stir in cream mixture; simmer.
  • In a blender, blend soup in batches until smooth. Divide among 8 bowls; top with sour cream and watercress leaves, if desired. Serve with whole-grain bread, if desired.

ASIAN-STYLE WATERCRESS SOUP



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Think of it as an egg drop soup with watercress, quite nice.

Provided by Choukin

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups water
1 small onion, diced
¼ cup soy sauce
1 ½ tablespoons soy-based liquid seasoning (such as Maggi®)
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons boiling water
1 ½ pounds sliced fresh mushrooms
1 ½ tablespoons vegetarian chicken-flavored bouillon
¼ pound tofu, diced
1 bunch watercress, coarsely chopped
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Place water, onion, soy sauce, soy-based liquid seasoning, garlic, and ginger root in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons boiling water. Add to the saucepan. Add mushrooms and bouillon. Reduce heat to medium-high; simmer until flavors are blended, about 7 minutes. Add tofu and watercress. Simmer soup for 2 minutes more.
  • Pour in eggs slowly, whisking constantly, until cooked, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 714.8 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

WATERCRESS SOUP



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 pound leeks, sliced
1 1/2 quarts chicken or vegetable stock
Herb bouquet (parsley, bay leaf and thyme tied in cheesecloth)
2 bunches watercress
1/2 cup plain yogurt
Juice of 1/2 lemon (or to taste)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 tablespoons watercress leaves to garnish

Steps:

  • Simmer the potatoes, leeks and herb bouquet in the chicken stock for 40 minutes. Trim the watercress stalks and discard. Add the watercress leaves to the soup reserving a few for decoration; simmer for five minutes.
  • Remove the herb bouquet. Puree the mixture in a food mill and cool it overnight.
  • Stir in yogurt and lemon juice to taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve the soup, sprinkled with watercress leaves, in individual bowls.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 224, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1060 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

SIMPLE SPINACH AND WATERCRESS SOUP



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Make and share this Simple Spinach and Watercress Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lovefood

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

200 g watercress, washed
200 g Baby Spinach, washed
2 medium potatoes
1 onion
nutmeg
salt and pepper
olive oil
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
marjoram
cream (optional)
mixed herbs (optional)

Steps:

  • heat oil in a large pan.
  • Add onions and cook for 3 minutes stirring occasionally till they begin to soften.
  • add the potatoes, water, marjoram, thyme and bay leaf. pinch of salt for taste.
  • bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and cook gently for about 25minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  • remove the bay leaf and herb sprigs.
  • add the spinach and water cress and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, just until it is completely wilted.
  • allow the soup to cool slightly, then transfer to blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
  • return the soup to the sauce pan and thin with a little more water, if wished.
  • season to taste with salt pepper and nutmeg.
  • place over a low heat and simmer until reheated.
  • ladle soup into bowls and swirl cream into each bowl(optional).
  • for vegan omit cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.6, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 67.2, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 5

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use vegetable broth instead of water.
  • Add a teaspoon of dried thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
  • If you don't have watercress, you can use spinach or kale instead.
  • To make the soup vegan, omit the Parmesan cheese or use a vegan alternative.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

This super grain soup with watercress and mushrooms is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is packed with nutrients and flavor, and it is easy to make. Give it a try today!

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