Best Watercress Tomatochickpea Soup Recipes

Watercress Soup image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 15m

Yield Makes 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 large white potato (12 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice (2 cups)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
2 bunches (14 ounces total) watercress, thick stems trimmed, coarsely chopped
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil and garlic, cook until sizzling and fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in potato and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook 1 minute.
Add stock and 1 1/2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in watercress. Return to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among soup bowls and squeeze a lemon wedge into each bowl. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, Sodium 66 g

Watercress Soup (Julia Child) image

Provided by coconutty

Categories Potato

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb potato, peeled and diced (I leave skins on)
3 cups leeks, thinly sliced (white and tender green parts only)
2 quarts water
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup watercress leaf, and tender stems
4 -6 tablespoons whipping cream or 2 -3 tablespoons softened butter

Steps:

When measuring the watercress leaves and stems, pack them down in the measuring cup.
Simmer leeks, potatoes, water and salt together, partially covered, 40-50 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Stir in watercress and simmer 5 minutes.
While the watercress is simmering, you can prepare the following optional garnish if you wish: a small handful of watercress leaves boiled 30 seconds, rinsed in cold water and drained.
Mash the vegetables in the soup with a fork, or puree in blender. Correct seasoning.
Off heat and just before serving, stir in cream or butter by spoonfuls. Decorate with the optional watercress leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.8, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 20.6, Sodium 1782.9, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 3.5, Protein 3.8