Watercress Soup Recipe | Epicurious

Name: Watercress Soup Recipe | Epicurious
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 2 quarts low-salt chicken broth; 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2" cubes; 4 bunches watercress (about 2 pounds), tough stems trimmed, chopped (about 20 cups); 1 1/2 teaspoons (or more) fresh lemon juice; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup chilled heavy cream; 3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives, divided

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The success of this simple soup depends on using the freshest watercress available. Choose the full-grown, thick-stemmed variety; it has more of the green's characteristic bold, peppery flavor.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 quarts low-salt chicken broth
1 pound russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2" cubes
4 bunches watercress (about 2 pounds), tough stems trimmed, chopped (about 20 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoons (or more) fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chilled heavy cream
3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives, divided