Pear & Watercress Soup

Pear & Watercress Soup recipe pinit

Watercress is considered one of the oldest leafy vegetables consumed by humans, dating back to ancient times.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins
Servings: 4 Calories: 600
Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent.
  2. Add sliced pears and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add watercress and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  5. Using a blender, puree the soup until smooth.
  6. Return the soup to the pot and reheat. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with a dollop of sour cream.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 150kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g11%
Total Carbohydrate 19g7%
Sugars 10g
Protein 3g6%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *