Watercress Potato Soup Recipe

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Watercress Potato Soup
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Ingredients:

  • 1 large buch watercress (about 6 oz)
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
  • 2 large parsley sprigs
  • 2 large thyme sprigs
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 1 lb russet potatoes, peeled , cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
  • 1 cup (or more) milk

Directions:

  1. Coarsely chop watercress leaves and stems seperately. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Mix in onion, parsley sprigs, thyme sprigs, garlic, bay leaf, and watercress stems. Cover; cook until onion is tender, stirring occasionally; about 12 minutes. Add broth and potatoes; bring to boil. Reduce heat cover and simmer until potatoes are very tender, about 25 minutes.
  2. Discard parsley, thyme, and bay leaf. Purée soup in processor until smooth. Return soup to same saucepan. Add 1 cup milk and watercress leaves; bring to simmer, adding more milk if soup is too thick. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Chill until cold, about 4 hours.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 211.35 Kcal (885 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.24g 11%
Cholesterol 17.91mg 6%
Sodium 333.89mg 14%
Potassium 766.93mg 16%
Total Carbs 29.65g 10%
Sugars 5.31g 21%
Dietary Fiber 2.86g 11%
Protein 6.65g 13%
Vitamin C 11.9mg 20%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 105.5mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 64.28 Kcal (269 kJ)
Calories from fat 19.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.2g 11%
Cholesterol 5.45mg 6%
Sodium 101.56mg 14%
Potassium 233.27mg 16%
Total Carbs 9.02g 10%
Sugars 1.61g 21%
Dietary Fiber 0.87g 11%
Protein 2.02g 13%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 20%
Iron 0.4mg 7%
Calcium 32.1mg 11%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.3
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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