Watercress Soup with Poached Egg

A vibrant vegetarian soup featuring sautéed onions, garlic, and fresh watercress, topped with a perfectly poached free-range egg.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 315.4 kcals 315.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 8.5 grams 8.5 grams
Fat 26.8 grams 26.8 grams
Protein 10.2 grams 10.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
1 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
1
piece
Egg
free-range
Liquids
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
chopped
OilsFats
15
ml
5
ml
Olive Oil
extra to serve
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Onion
finely sliced
1
bunch
Watercress
stalks and leaves separated

Steps

  • Heat 15ml of olive oil in a saucepan and cook the onion until soft.
  • Sauté the watercress stalks and garlic for one minute.
  • Add 150ml of stock, bring to the boil, and simmer for five minutes.
  • Add watercress leaves, blend until smooth, and strain through a sieve.
  • Create a whirlpool in boiling salted water and simmer the egg for four minutes.
  • Lift the egg with a slotted spoon and place it in the soup.
  • Drizzle with 5ml of olive oil and serve immediately.