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Watercress Vichyssoise

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There's no need to trim the watercress; you can use every bit of it in this recipe.

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 2 3/4 hr(includes chilling)

Cooks' notes:

• Soup can be chilled quickly in a metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water. Stir occasionally for 15 minutes, then remove from cold water and refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 30 minutes. • Soup can be chilled, covered, up to 2 days.

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