Watercress Cream Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexJust Enjoy
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Watercress2 Bunch (200 gm)
 All purpose flour2 Tablespoon
 Milk6 Cup (96 tbs) (skimmed)
 Skim milk6 Cup (96 tbs)
 Instant minced onion2 Teaspoon
 Salt2 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 1482 Calories from Fat 423

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 47 g72.4%

Saturated Fat 27 g135.1%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 163.4 mg54.5%

Sodium 5224.6 mg217.7%

Total Carbohydrates 178 g59.2%

Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%

Sugars 142.6 g

Protein 99 g197.7%

Vitamin A 157.3% Vitamin C 166.6%

Calcium 349.1% Iron 15.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Wash watercress and dry on paper toweling. Set aside 6 sprigs for garnish; chop remaining stems and leaves fine. (You should have about 3 cups.)
2. Smooth flour and about 1/4 cup of the milk to a paste in a large saucepan; slowly stir in remaining milk, onion and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly and bubbles 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in chopped watercress.
3. Ladle soup into heated soup plates; float a watercress sprig on each serving.
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