Watercress Soup

A vibrant vegetarian soup made by quickly wilting watercress and spinach, blending until smooth, and finishing with crème fraîche.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 153.1 kcals 612.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 5.1 grams 20.2 grams
Fat 13.4 grams 53.6 grams
Protein 3 grams 11.8 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
20
g
Butter
unsalted
100
ml
Crème Fraîche
for garnish
Liquids
500
ml
Water
boiling
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
1
pinch
Sea Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
Other
500
g
Vegetables
100
g
White Onion
finely chopped
300
g
Watercress
tough stalks removed

Steps

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook chopped onion and garlic for 3 minutes until soft.
  • Increase heat to high, add watercress and salt, cover, and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
  • Pour in 500ml of boiling water, simmer for 3 minutes, then remove from heat and add ice cubes.
  • Blend the soup in batches in a food processor until smooth and transfer to a clean pan.
  • Reheat the soup, season with salt and pepper, and serve with a swirl of crème fraîche.