Watercress soup is especially welcome in winter, and it makes a lovely starter at dinner.
It is a dish that is both comforting and full of flavour.
Rooted in French home cooking, this soup is loved for its simplicity and its nutritional benefits.
Watercress is one of those fresh, delicious leafy greens.
Deep and leafy green, it grows in streams and ponds.
Its taste is a little peppery and tangy, a bit like arugula or mustard greens, with a gentle kick.
Not only does watercress taste good, it is also packed with vitamins and nutrients such as
vitamins A, C and K, and even calcium and iron.
It is perfect for all sorts of watercress recipes, because it adds a fresh, crisp
bite to any dish.
So give it a try 🙂
Watercress soup
Watercress soup is a dish that is both comforting and full of flavour.
Prep
15 min
Cook
1 hr
Total time
1 hr 15 min
Course: Soups / Starters
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Watercress soup
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Ingredients
Servings:
4
people
Instructions
- Chop the onions and the garlic.
Wash the bunches of watercress and cut them in half.
Peel the potatoes and cut them into chunks. - Heat a little olive oil in a large pot.
Sweat the onions until they are almost translucent.
Add the garlic.
Cook a few minutes more, so the garlic softens and the onion turns golden. - Add the watercress.
Let it cook until it wilts down a little.
Add the potatoes, the vegetable stock cube, the salt and the pepper.
Pour in water until everything is just covered. - Cook for 40 to 45 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
- Blend everything.
Add 1/2 cup of cream.
Return to the heat for a few minutes. - Serve hot with homemade croutons and a squeeze of lemon juice.
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Tips
- Swap the potatoes for sweet potatoes or zucchini for more flavour.
- Use coconut milk for a richer, silkier version.
- Add curry for a spicier version, or nutmeg or turmeric.
- Add fresh herbs such as parsley, mint, cilantro, thyme, tarragon or basil for more flavour.
- Add nuts or seeds for extra texture and nutrients.
- Add lemon juice for more punch.
- Use grated cheese for a richer, creamier version.
- Add vegetables such as leeks, spinach or squash for more nutrients
- For a more vegetarian version, replace the vegetable stock cube with mushrooms or chickpeas.
- Add tofu for a more vegetarian version with more protein.
- Replace the vegetable stock with bone broth.
- Add shallots, feta, ...
- Lovely with croutons.