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Potage Crème de Cresson ~ Cream of Watercress soup

 

 

 

Recipe Categories : | Soups | Vegetable Soups | Watercress | French | MAIN INDEX |

Serves : 6


Ingredients :

  • 45g (1½ oz) butter
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 375g (12oz) watercress
  • ¼ cup plain flour
  • 1.2 litres (5 cups) Fonds Blanc de Veau or chicken stock
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ¾ cup cream
  • watercress sprigs to garnish


Preparation and Cooking Instructions :

  1. Melt the butter in a pan, add the onions and cook until soft, but not browned. Add the watercress and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes. Gradually stir in the fonds blanc de veau or chicken stock, bring to the boil