Potato Soup with Watercress

If you’d like to spice up this recipe a bit, add 2 medium onions for additional flavor.

Serves: 6Hands-on: 15 minutesTotal: 40 minutesDifficulty: Easy

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Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch watercress
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 medium leeks, white parts only, sliced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1⁄2 tsp. white pepper

Directions

  • Chop the watercress, reserving 8 whole leaves. Set aside
  • Heat butter in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and sauté for 5 minutes. Pour in the broth and add the potatoes and chopped watercress. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Using a blender or food processor, purée the mixture. Return it to the pot, adding the milk, salt and white pepper. Reheat gently. Garnish with the whole watercress leaves before serving.