Watercress Soup

Watercress Soup

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The pepperiness of watercress is ideally suited to soup, adding interest and acting as a lovely complement to the cream.

  • Recipe serves4
  • Preparation Time10 min
  • Cooking Time30 min

Ingredients

  • 1tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
  • 250g potates, peeled and chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 150g bag watercress, washed (save a few sprigs for garnish)
  • 1 Knorr Vegetable Stock Pot
  • 800ml boiling water
  • 100ml single cream
  • Black pepper
  • Croutons

Method

  • In a saucepan, heat the oil and sweat the onion and garlic for a few minutes on a low heat. Add the potato, water and stock pot and cook for 20 minutes until the potatoes are soft.
  • Add the watercress, cover and cook for two further minutes.
  • Liquidise the soup and stir through the cream. Taste and add more seasoning if required.
  • Serve with croutons and garnish with the reserved watercress.
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