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Potato, Leek and Watercress Soup with Bay Scallops Recipe

Potato, Leek and Watercress Soup with Bay Scallops Recipe

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Potato, Leek and Watercress Soup with Bay Scallops

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 idaho potatoes, peeled and sliced
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 large spanish onions, peeled and medium diced
3 medium leeks, cleaned and chopped
1 bouquet garni: cheesecloth packet containing, parsley, peppercorns, bay leaf and thyme sprigs
salt
white pepper
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 bunches watercress, cleaned, stems removed and coarsely chopped
1 1/2 lb fresh bay scallops ( rock shrimp or crabmeat can be substituted)
chopped chives, for garnish

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, cover 1/2 of the potatoes with cold water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and blanch until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and reserve.
In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and leeks and stir. Cover the pot and saute the onions and leeks until they are translucent, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Uncover, and add the raw potatoes, the bouquet garni, salt and pepper, chicken stock and cream, and stir. Bring the soup to a simmer over medium heat, uncovered. Simmer until the potatoes are soft, cooking for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
Using a blender, puree the soup in batches. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper. Return the soup to the pot, add the blanched potatoes, and place over medium heat. When the soup begins to simmer, add the watercress and scallops, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring once. Ladle the soup into hot bowls and sprinkle with chives. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	521.3 Kcal (2183 kJ)
Calories from fat	240.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.7g	41%
Cholesterol	148.56mg	50%
Sodium	1504.21mg	63%
Potassium	935.15mg	20%
Total Carbs	28.36g	9%
Sugars	7.47g	30%
Dietary Fiber	1.34g	5%
Protein	45.01g	90%
Vitamin C	8.7mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	87.6mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	99.88 Kcal (418 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.12g	41%
Cholesterol	28.46mg	50%
Sodium	288.19mg	63%
Potassium	179.16mg	20%
Total Carbs	5.43g	9%
Sugars	1.43g	30%
Dietary Fiber	0.26g	5%
Protein	8.62g	90%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	15%
Iron	0.6mg	17%
Calcium	16.8mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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