Watercress Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped leeks
2 Tbsp. butter
1 1/2 bunches fresh watercress
1/3 c. chopped parsley
1 clove minced garlic
1 qt. chicken broth
2 c. milk
2 c. light cream
1 c. heavy cream (option milk)
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

In kettle saute leeks in butter until golden brown.
Wash watercress; dry and chop.
Add to leeks.
Add parsley, garlic and chicken broth.
Bring soup to boil; cook about 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
Place mixture into blender and mix. Do not overmix.
Add milk, cream, salt and pepper to taste.
This can be served both cold or hot.
Serve with garlic toast and with your favorite dishes.