Creamy Cress Soup

Recipe by Gourmandises TV - PARIS πŸ‡«πŸ‡· - Cooking

A velvety soup of cress (cisson) and potatoes, spiced with a pinch of nutmeg and enriched with fresh cream. Ideal for winter evenings, this Norman recipe combines the freshness of cress with the smoothness of cream, served with garlic croutons.

EasyFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
19m
Prep
26m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
55m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$6.70
Per serving:$1.67

Critical Success Points

  • β€’ Cut and chop the cress while keeping some leaves for garnish.
  • β€’ Sweat the shallot and garlic in butter without browning.
  • β€’ Cook the potatoes and cress until tender.
  • β€’ Incorporate the cream and blend to achieve a velvety texture.

Safety Warnings

  • β€’ Use the knife carefully when cutting the cress and potatoes.
  • β€’ Watch the pot during boiling to avoid overflow.
  • β€’ When using the immersion blender, always keep the blade submerged in the liquid to avoid splashing hot soup.

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