Name: Chilled Watercress-Spinach Soup
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter; 2 cups thinly sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only; about 3 medium); 1 7- to 8-ounce white-skinned potato, peeled, diced; 3 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth; 2 cups (packed) coarsely chopped watercress with some of stems plus small sprigs (for garnish); 1 cup (packed) baby spinach leaves; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled, chopped (for garnish)

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Chilled Watercress-Spinach SoupPatricia Heal

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