Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 2 bunches watercress
  • 3 pears, cored, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 leek, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces heavy cream
  • 4 cups vegetable stock

Instruction

  • In a soup pot, at low heat melt the butter.
  • Add the leek and cook until it begins to soften.
  • Add the pear and cook covered for few minutes also until tender.
  • Add the watercress, vegetable stock and continue cooking for about 10 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the cream and puree in the blender.
  • Add additional salt and pepper to taste and serve with a piece of country bread if desired.