Name: Watercress Velouté
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 shallots, finely chopped; 2 bunches watercress, chopped (including tender stems); fine sea salt; freshly ground black pepper; 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/3 cup crème fraîche; 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives

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Watercress VeloutéOddur Thorisson

This vibrant soup is especially delicious alongside baguette toasts topped with melted cheese.

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