Watercress and Leek Soup

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 30 minutes Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 25 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 86 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 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 3.0g4%
 Saturated Fat 1.0g3%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 12.0g4%
 Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
 Sugars 4.0g
Protein 4.0g7%
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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