Watercress Soup with Crisp Bacon

A creamy blended watercress soup enriched with double cream and served with crispy smoked bacon and Greek-style yoghurt.

Soup Quick Lunch Bacon Watercress

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

712.4

kcal / serving

712.4 kcal total

Carbs

14.8g

per serving

14.8 g total

Fat

68.5g

per serving

68.5 g total

Protein

11.2g

per serving

11.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

person

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Butter

Double Cream

Greek-Style Yoghurt

Liquids

300

Vegetable Stock

Meat

rasher

Bacon

smoked, chopped

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

finely chopped

OilsFats

Olive Oil

Vegetables

0.5

piece

Onion

finely chopped

Watercress

Method

Heat the oil and butter in a pan and fry the onion and garlic until softened.

Add the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer.

Whisk in the cream and watercress, then return to a simmer.

Allow the mixture to cool slightly and blend with a hand-blender until smooth.

Fry the chopped bacon in a separate pan until crisp.

Pour soup into a bowl and garnish with yoghurt and the crisp bacon.