Puree of Watercress, Mushroom, Leek and Potato Soup
| Yield: | 6 Servings |
| Categories: | Katzen, Vegetarian, Watercress |
| 1 | tb | Butter or margarine; or oil |
| 1 | md | (1" diam) leek; cleaned and chopped |
| 1/2 | lb | Mushrooms; coarsely chopped |
| 1 1/2 | ts | Salt; or to taste |
| 3 | Potatoes; cut in small chunks (fist-sized potatoes), peeling optional | |
| 4 | c | Water |
| 2 | lg | Garlic cloves |
| 2 | bn | Fresh watercress; large, chopped (approx 2 cups loosely packed) |
| OPTIONAL ADDITIONS | ||
| 1% low-fat milk; (1 cup) | ||
| OR soy milk; at room temperature | ||
| Freshly ground black pepper; to taste | ||
| OPTIONAL GARNISH | ||
| Sour cream; and/or | ||
| Red bell pepper; thin strips |
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