Puree Of Watercress, Mushroom, Leek And Potato Soup Recipe

• 1 Tbsp. butter or possibly oil
• 1 med -sized leek, (1-inch diameter),
•     cleaned and minced
• 1/2 lb mushrooms, coarsely minced
• 1 1/2 tsp salt, (or possibly to taste)
• 3 x fist-sized potatoes
•     cut into small chunks, up to 4
•     (peeling is optional)
• 4 c. water
• 2 lrg clov garlic, peeled
• 2 lrg bunc fresh watercress, minced
•     (about 2 c. loosely packed)
• 1 c. lowfat milk, at room temperature
•     (can be lowfat or possibly soy)
•     Freshly grnd black pepper, to taste
•     Lowfat sour cream and/or possibly
• 1 x thin strips red bell pepper, for garnish

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