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watercress soup

Watercress Soup

The peppery-tasting watercress is a budget friendly ingredient with many health benefits.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Belgian, French
Servings 4 people
Calories 174 kcal

EQUIPMENT (click pictures for details)

Table blender
food processor
Strainer

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Use scissors to cut the watercress leaves from the stems and keep separately.
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Prepare the soup base

  • Melt the butter in a large soup pot over a medium low heat and sweat the onions and leeks for 3-4 minutes.
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  • Add the chicken stock and water and bring to the boil.
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  • Add the watercress stems to the pot and boil until soft and tender.
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  • When the watercress stems are cooked, blend the soup in small batches. Pass the soup through a sieve and discard the fibres.
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  • Bring the soup back to the stove and boil to reduce.

Prepare the leaves

  • Bring a large amount of salted water to the boil.
    Blanch the watercress leaves for 3-4 minutes or until soft and tender.
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  • Transfer the boiled watercress leaves into iced water to cut the cooking process and keep them green. Drain the leaves and squeeze out the water.
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  • Food process the watercress leaves to a puree.
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Finish the soup

  • Whisk the watercress puree into the watercress soup base and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
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  • Thicken the soup with a little corn starch and garnish with cream just before serving. Season to taste.
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Nutrition for 1 portion

Calories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 13gFat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 366mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 12658IUVitamin C: 168mgCalcium: 497mgIron: 2mg
Keyword leafy greens, watercress
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