Watercress Bisque with Crème Fraîche
 
Makes approximately 3 cups
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bunches watercress, stems removed and chopped
  • 1½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup Crème Fraîche* (recipe follows)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Garnish: Crème Fraîche, watercress
Instructions
  1. In a heavy saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Add watercress; sauté for 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Purée using an immersion blender, or process in batches in the container of a blender.
  3. Return to heat, and add cream, Crème Fraîche, cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until thoroughly heated. Garnish with Crème Fraîche and watercress, if desired.
Notes
*Sour cream may be substituted for Crème Fraîche.
Recipe by Victoria at https://victoriamag.com/watercress-bisque-creme-fraiche-recipe/