Parsnip, Yam, and Watercress Chowder

Name: Parsnip, Yam, and Watercress Chowder
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 59 milliliters (1/2 stick) butter; 237 milliliters chopped peeled Granny Smith apple (about 1 medium); 710 milliliters (or more) low-salt chicken broth; 0 teaspoons freshly ground nutmeg; 355 milliliters chopped onion (about 1 large); 946 milliliters 1/2-inch cubes peeled parsnips (about 4 large); 946 milliliters watercress sprigs (tops of 2 bunches); 59 milliliters whipping cream; 355 milliliters 1/2-inch cubes peeled yam (red-skinned sweet potato; about 1 large)

Parsnip, Yam, and Watercress Chowder might be just the soup you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free, primal, and vegetarian recipe has 261 calories, 5g of protein, and 12g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up whipping cream, granny smith apple, cubes yam, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 50 minutes.

Instructions

Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat.

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Add parsnips and onion. Sauté until onion softens, about 5 minutes.

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Add 3 cups broth and apple. Cover and simmer until parsnips are tender, about 12 minutes. Puree 2 cups parsnip mixture in blender until very smooth. Return puree to pot.

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Add yam cubes and nutmeg. Cover and simmer until yam cubes are tender, about 12 minutes.

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Mix in cream, then watercress. Stir until watercress wilts, about 2 minutes. Thin chowder with more broth, if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Per serving: Cal (kcal) 254.00; % Cal from Fat 41.4; Fat (g) 11.69; Sat Fat (g) 7.30; Chol (mg) 36.09; Carb (g) 34.17; Dietary Fiber (g) 7.12; Total Sugars (g) 12.90; Net Carbs (g) 27.05; Protein (g) 4.96 See Nutrition Data's analysis ›

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