Watercress And Stilton Soup
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 medium leeks, white parts only, washed well and thinly sliced
- Coarse salt
- Freshly ground white pepper
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 2 baking potatoes, peeled, quartered
- 2 bunches watercress, washed, tough stems removed, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup half-and-half or whipping cream
- 2-3 ounces Stilton cheese, crumbled
- A few sprigs watercress
- Chopped toasted pecans, for garnish
- 1. Melt the butter in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add the leeks, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until soft, 8 minutes. Add the stock and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in the watercress and cook until wilted but bright green, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 2. Carefully transfer to a blender or food processor in batches and puree until smooth. Strain through a coarse sieve into a clean saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 3. Stir in half-and-half and cheese until the cheese is melted. Adjust the seasoning. Garnish with sprigs of watercress and pecans.
- Each of 6 servings: 217 calories; 540 mg. sodium; 41 mg. cholesterol; 12 grams fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 19 grams carbohydrates; 7 grams protein; 2 grams fiber.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/watercress-and-stilton-soup-50082259 (may not work)