Watercress Soup

Name: Watercress Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 leek, sliced; 1 lb Yukon Gold potato, cubed; 4 cups vegetable broth; 8 oz fresh watercress, trimmed; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

A silky, vibrant French-inspired soup combining peppery fresh watercress with tender potatoes and cream.

35 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

FrenchSoupStovetop and BlenderVegetarianGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 leek, sliced
1 lb Yukon Gold potato, cubed
4 cups vegetable broth
8 oz fresh watercress, trimmed
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 sliced leek and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3

Add 1 lb cubed Yukon Gold potato, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper to the pot.
4

Bring mixture to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes until potatoes are fork tender.
5

Stir in 8 oz trimmed fresh watercress and simmer for 2 minutes until wilted.
6

Purée the soup in a blender until smooth, then stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream before serving.

Questions

Can I make Watercress Soup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 cup heavy cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Watercress Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. If you plan to freeze it, stir the dairy in when reheating rather than before freezing, so it does not split.

Can I halve or double Watercress Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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