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Cold Cream of Zucchini and Watercress Soup (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Cold Cream of Zucchini and Watercress Soup (Emeril Lagasse)
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Ingredients
22
Count
Nutrition
869
Calories
Total time
55
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. 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.
  2. Add the watercress and let wilt, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and discard the thyme sprig.
  3. 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.
  4. Let cool and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 4 to 6 hours.
  5. 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.
  6. Cheddar-Pecan Crackers:
  7. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Into a bowl, sift together the flour, cayenne, and salt.
  9. 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.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving, or serve at room temperature.
  11. Yield: about 1 dozen
  12. Prep Time: 20 minutes
  13. Cook Time: 15 minutes
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 22.6
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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