Why do the French call this delightful soup of subtle flavor Potage Sante. which translated is Health Soup? The reason is that a whole bunch of watercress is used to make it, and watercress is rich in vitamins and iron, so much health-giving quality.
What we need:
- 1 large bunch watercress
- 2 lb. potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 5 pints chicken stock or water and chicken bouillon cubes
- salt and pepper
- 4 egg yolks
- 4 cup cream
- croutons, for serving
Cooking Instructions
- Remove any bruised leaves and stalks from the watercress.
Wash in cold water and shake off the excess water. - Chop the watercress finely and place in a large saucepan
with the potatoes and chicken stock. Cover, bring to a boil,
reduce the heat, and simmer for 2 hours. - Press through a coarse sieve, return to the pan, add salt and
pepper, and reheat for 10 minutes. - Drop the egg yolks into the warmed soup tureen,
beat quickly with a fork add the warmed cream,
and beat to combine with egg yolks. - Pour the hot soup into the tureen gradually,
stirring until smooth. Taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve hot with croutons
Serves: 8