Watercress and Leek Soup

30 minutes Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 25 minutes

86 calories per serving view nutrition facts

8 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	pound	leeks	trimmed, washed, sliced
2	packages	watercress	washed
1/2	ounce	margarine
3 1/2	cups	stock
1	teaspoon	cornstarch
1	x	salt and black pepper

Directions

Fry leeks and watercress in margarine in a large pot over a low heat for 15 minutes.

Keep a lid on the pot, but stir occasionally, don't let it brown.

Add stock, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.

Dissolve cornstarch in a little cold water and add to the soup.

Blend till smooth, reheat and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 164g

Amount per Serving

Calories 86 30% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.0g	4%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 3mg	1%
Sodium 180mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 12.0g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	4%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 4.0g	7%

Vitamin A	20%		Vitamin C	12%
Calcium	4%		Iron	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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