Best Cream Of Potato Soup With Watercress Recipes

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WATERCRESS SOUP



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Making a simple and flavorful watercress soup is easy. This recipe stars bunches of fresh watercress, a splash of white wine, and some potatoes to fill it out.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Soup     Irish     Soup     St. Patrick's Day     Watercress

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter
2 cups white or yellow onion, chopped
Salt
1 cup white wine, chicken stock, or vegetable stock (wine or veg stock for vegetarian version)
1 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
6 cups water
6 cups fresh watercress, about 1/2 pound, chopped, stems included
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
About 6 tablespoons sour cream, stirred in, or for garnish

Steps:

  • Season and garnish before serving: Add salt to taste and then add the black pepper. You can either stir the sour cream into the whole batch of soup, or serve a tablespoon of it in the center of each person's bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 138 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize Serves 6-8, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BEST CREAM OF POTATO SOUP



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After constant tinkering with this recipe, I have come up with soup which is the definitive cream of potato soup. Rich with vegetables and wonderfully spiced, you will find yourself doubling this recipe often!

Provided by Kevin Ryan

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Potato Soup Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 onion, chopped
½ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped carrots
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
5 tablespoons margarine
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 ½ cups whole milk
3 potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ teaspoons mustard powder
1 pinch ground allspice
¾ teaspoon celery seed
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon seasoning salt
2 tablespoons dry white wine
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon chicken bouillon powder

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, saute onion, celery, carrots, garlic and parsley in butter until soft but not browned. Sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add broth slowly, stirring as you add.
  • Add milk, potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, allspice, celery seed, thyme, seasoning salt, dry white wine, cayenne pepper and chicken granules. Allow to simmer and thicken, stirring frequently, until the potatoes are cooked through, approximately 25 minutes. During cooking, break up potatoes with the back of a spoon. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 466.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

CREAM OF POTATO SOUP



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This creamy potato soup is pure comfort food, especially welcome when the temperatures take a plunge. I serve this often...it's a simple supper that can be prepared in a short time. -Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup water
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon celery salt
Dash pepper
Paprika and minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover and cook until tender; drain and set aside., In the same pan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the potatoes, salt, celery salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley and paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 982mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

WATERCRESS SOUP WITH WHISKEY CREAM



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons Irish whiskey
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 small russet potato, peeled and chopped
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt
2 bunches watercress, tough stems trimmed
Freshly ground pepper

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.

WATERCRESS AND POTATO SOUP



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Blend peppery watercress with potato and shallot for a satisfying soup.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped shallot
1 cup chopped peeled potato
1 medium clove garlic, minced
1 sprig fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup firmly packed chopped watercress
1/4 to 1/2 cup heavy cream, as desired
Sliced toasted almonds and chopped chives, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the potato, garlic, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring, until the potatoes are well coated, 2 to 3 minutes more. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a simmer. Stir in the watercress and cook 5 minutes more. Remove from the heat, discard the thyme and let cool at least 5 minutes. Carefully puree until smooth with a handheld immersion blender or in 2 to 3 batches in a blender (do not fill the blender more than halfway full per batch).
  • Stir in the cream and reheat the soup if necessary, adjusting the consistency and seasoning with additional water, salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot sprinkled with almonds and chives.

POTATO WATERCRESS SOUP



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This one's been in my recipe file for years. You can use any type of potato but Yukons are one of my favorites. Recipe source unknown. Easy!

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 bunch watercress, washed, stems removed, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
2 medium yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 1/4 cups chicken broth or 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup half-and-half
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon celery seed, crushed to release flavor
watercress leaf, for garnish
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add potatoes, watercress and onion to the pot.
  • Cook, stirring about 5 minutes until onion is tender. Stir in the broth, half and half cream, pepper and celery seed.
  • Cover and cook over low heat, 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Using an immersion blender, blend soup until pureed to desired consistency. Adjust seasonings if necessary.
  • Serve garnished with watercress sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.3, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 37.6, Sodium 315, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.7, Protein 5

CREAM OF WATERCRESS SOUP



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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

1 medium onion, diced
1 small potato, diced
25 g butter
85 g watercress, rinsed
300 ml milk
300 ml vegetable stock
4 tablespoons double cream (heavy)

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

CREAM OF POTATO SOUP WITH WATERCRESS



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Blender     Dairy     Leafy Green     Potato     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Spring     Watercress     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter
2 large russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 medium onions, chopped
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 3/4 cups (or more) canned vegetable broth
1 3/4 cups milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat)
2 1/4 cups chopped trimmed watercress

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add potatoes and onions. Stir until coated with butter, about 1 minute. Sprinkle flour over; stir 1 minute. Add 2 3/4 cups broth and milk. Cover pan. Boil gently until potatoes and onions are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Puree soup in batches in blender. Return to pan. Add 1 3/4 cups watercress. Bring back to simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Thin with more broth, if desired.
  • Lade soup into bowls. Garnish with remaining 1/2 cup watercress.

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