Cold Cream of Zucchini and Watercress Soup (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe
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Ingredients:
- watercress sprigs, tough stems removed, garnish
- cheddar-pecan crackers, accompaniment, recipe follows
Directions:
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 15 seconds. Add the zucchini, salt, and pepper, and cook until tender. Add the stock and thyme and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
- Add the watercress and let wilt, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and discard the thyme sprig.
- With a hand-held immersion blender or in batches in a food processor, puree the soup. Return to the heat and stir in the cream. Heat gently and cook for 5 minutes. Adjust the seasoning, to taste, keeping in mind, that salt is less evident in cold foods.
- Let cool and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 4 to 6 hours.
- Transfer to a large thermos. To serve, pour into double-handled cream soup bowls or decorative cups. Swirl creme fraiche into each serving and garnish with watercress sprigs and chives. Serve with cheese crackers.
- Cheddar-Pecan Crackers:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Into a bowl, sift together the flour, cayenne, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and cheese. Add the dry ingredients and mix together. Fold in the pecans and sesame seeds. Drop onto the baking sheet 1 teaspoon at a time, spreading gently to flatten into rounds. Bake until golden and crisp around the edges, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving, or serve at room temperature.
- Yield: about 1 dozen
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 868.57 Kcal (3637 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 646.93 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 71.88g | 111% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 134.29mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 766.75mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1073.15mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbs | 42.61g | 14% | |
| Sugars | 5.19g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.55g | 22% | |
| Protein | 19.47g | 39% | |
| Vitamin C | 50.9mg | 85% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.4mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 178.88 Kcal (749 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 133.23 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 14.8g | 111% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 27.66mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 157.91mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 221.01mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbs | 8.78g | 14% | |
| Sugars | 1.07g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.14g | 22% | |
| Protein | 4.01g | 39% | |
| Vitamin C | 10.5mg | 85% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 34.8mg | 17% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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