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840128900 ENv03.qxd 8/3/04 2:24 PM Page 11 Hand Blender Attachment Recipes Mushroom Watercress Soup PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES-LEVEL ONE Serves 4-6 I have had this soup recipe for years. It's a family favorite. 3 tablespoons butter 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, roughly chopped 1 large onion, roughly chopped 2 bunches watercress, roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken broth Salt and freshly ground black pepper 5 tablespoons heavy cream Melt butter in a medium stock pot over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onion. Cook for about 5 minutes. Add the chopped watercress and garlic and cook for another 10 minutes. Stir in half the chicken broth. Turn off the heat. Attach the hand blender to the Somersize Su-Chef. Puree soup, then add the rest of the broth until soup reaches desired consistency. Return heat to medium until soup just bubbles around edges. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir in cream just before serving. Broccoli Leek Soup PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES - LEVEL ONE Makes 4 servings This soup is also delicious when made with cauliflower. The fried leeks on top are wonderful! 2 leeks, white and pale green parts only, washed 2 tablespoons butter 1 head broccoli, chopped 4 cups chicken broth Salt and freshly ground black pepper Oil for frying (optional) s 6 tablespoons sour cream (optional) Roughly chop leeks, keeping aside a few 3-inch-long pieces for garnish. Place a large saucepan over low heat. Add the butter and stir until just melted. Add broc- coli and leeks and sauté until tender, about 7 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes. To make the optional garnish, heat oil in a small saucepan. Cut remaining leeks into very thin 3-inch long strips. Add to hot oil and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Season with salt. When soup has finished cooking, remove from heat. Attach the hand blender to the Somersize Su-Chef. Blend in the saucepan until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon into soup bowls. Garnish with sour cream and fried leeks before serving. 11