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.
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IBAD UR RAHMAN
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the combination of flavors, and the watercress gives it a nice freshness.
Md Mutalib Mia
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors, and the watercress gives it a nice freshness.
Ilosinulo Ikenna
[email protected]I made this soup for my family, and they all loved it. My kids especially loved the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Idk Martin
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover watercress. It's also a very healthy soup, and it's low in calories and fat. I like to serve it with a side of crusty bread.
Kura Kurd
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the combination of flavors, and the watercress gives it a nice freshness.
Hannah Callahan
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors, and the watercress gives it a nice freshness.
Arbazjan Janjan
[email protected]I made this soup for my family, and they all loved it. My kids especially loved the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Siluni Damsarani
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover watercress. It's also a very healthy soup, and it's low in calories and fat. I like to serve it with a side of crusty bread.
Hyra Powers
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the combination of flavors, and the watercress gives it a nice freshness.
anto rahman
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors, and the watercress gives it a nice freshness.
Black Spyder
[email protected]I made this soup for my family, and they all loved it. My kids especially loved the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Luckyna Basson
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover watercress. It's also a very healthy soup, and it's low in calories and fat. I like to serve it with a side of crusty bread.
Genet Eshete
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the combination of flavors, and the watercress gives it a nice freshness.
Engineer Bittok
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors, and the watercress gives it a nice freshness.
Cathie Parker
[email protected]I made this soup for my family, and they all loved it. My kids especially loved the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Jerry Lama
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover watercress. It's also a very healthy soup, and it's low in calories and fat. I like to serve it with a side of crusty bread.
Bright Sunday
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the combination of flavors, and the watercress gives it a nice freshness.
Tumi TheVirgo
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It was creamy and flavorful, and the watercress gave it a nice peppery kick. I will definitely be making this soup again.