Cream of Chicken & Watercress Soup 🍲
Description: A delightful concoction of creamy chicken soup with the refreshing taste of watercress, perfect for warming up your soul on a chilly day. Serve it alongside crispy garlic toasts for a truly satisfying meal experience. This recipe can also be customized with finely chopped chicken meat for those who prefer a heartier soup.
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Kid Friendly, < 30 Mins, Stove Top
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 4 tbsp | Butter |
| 5 tbsp | Flour |
| 15 tsp | Mustard powder |
| 2 tsp | Salt |
| – | Fresh ground black pepper |
| – | Heavy cream |
| 2 tbsp | Dry tapioca |
| 250 ml | Dry white wine |
| 4 cups | Chicken stock |
| 125 g | Watercress |
| 4 | Egg yolks |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 554.6
- Fat Content: 39.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 20.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 173.6mg
- Sodium Content: 572.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 30.9g
- Fiber Content: 2.8g
- Sugar Content: 7g
- Protein Content: 16g
Instructions:
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Melt Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it’s hot and bubbly.
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Add Flour and Mustard: Stir in the flour and mustard powder, continuing to stir until the mixture turns a golden hue.
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Incorporate Chicken Stock: Gradually pour in the chicken stock, stirring or whisking constantly to ensure a smooth consistency and to dissolve any small lumps of flour.
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Season to Taste: Sprinkle in salt and freshly ground black pepper to your preferred taste.
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Prepare Cream Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and heavy cream until well combined.
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Thicken Soup: Slowly add a portion of the thickened chicken stock to the egg/cream mixture, blending thoroughly.
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Combine Stock and Cream Mixture: Remove the pot of chicken stock from the heat. While stirring continuously, carefully pour the egg/cream mixture into the remaining hot stock.
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Add Tapioca: Incorporate the dry tapioca into the soup mixture.
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Introduce White Wine and Watercress: Pour in the dry white wine and add the fresh watercress to the pot.
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Reheat Soup: Reheat the soup gently, but avoid bringing it to a boil to prevent curdling.
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Final Touch: Swirl in some whipped cream for added richness.
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Serve: Ladle the soup into heated soup plates and serve immediately with your favorite garlic toasts.
This Cream of Chicken & Watercress Soup offers a comforting blend of flavors and textures, making it an ideal choice for a quick and satisfying lunch or snack option. Enjoy the warmth and goodness in every spoonful! 🥄
