Chilled Watercress Soup with Onion Cream

Name: Chilled Watercress Soup with Onion Cream
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium onions, thinly sliced; 1 large leek (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 large bunch or 2 medium bunches watercress, thick stems removed (about 4 cups); 1 cup half and half; 1/4 cup crème fraîche; 2 green onions, thinly sliced, dark green part reserved for garnish; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

By Tina Miller

March 31, 2006

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Chilled Watercress Soup with Onion CreamTina Rupp

The flavor intensity of watercress can vary, so the amount needed for this soup will vary, too, depending on whether you like a strong or mild watercress taste.

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