Watercress Soup and Ham Biscuits

Name: Watercress Soup and Ham Biscuits
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 biscuits (store-bought or homemade); 0 teaspoons black pepper; 237 milliliters dry white wine; 113 grams thinly sliced ham; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 mediums leeks (white and light green parts); 2 Tbsps unsalted butter; 710 milliliters low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth; 2 bunches watercress, leaves only; 680 grams Yukon gold potatoes (peeled, if desired), cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Watercress Soup and Ham Biscuits might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 417 calories, 14g of protein, and 15g of fat. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up butter, vegetable broth, kosher salt, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the kosher salt you could follow this main course with the Low Fat Crumbs Cake (Kosher-Dairy) as a dessert. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 20 minutes.

Instructions

Slice each leek in half lengthwise, then slice each half into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons.

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Leek

Place in a large bowl of cold water and swish.

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Water

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Drain and pat dry. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

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Butter

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Add the leeks and cook for 3 minutes.

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Add the potatoes, wine, and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover partially, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

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Remove from heat and add the salt, pepper, and watercress. Stir until the watercress wilts. Meanwhile, slice each biscuit in half.

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Place the ham on the bottoms and sandwich with the tops. Ladle the soup into individual bowls and serve with the ham biscuits.Tip: To make a creamier soup, puree half of it in a blender or food processor just before serving. Return the puree to the pot to rewarm it.

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