Watercress Soup

Watercress is considered one of the oldest leaf vegetables consumed by humans, with a history dating back to ancient Persia and Greece.

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.

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Watercress Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Soup, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 480

Best Season: Spring

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 bunch Watercress
• 2 medium Potatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 4 cups Vegetable Stock
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent.
2. Add diced potatoes and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender.
3. Stir in watercress and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
5. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
6. Let the soup rest for 5 minutes before serving.
7. Garnish with fresh watercress leaves and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g7%

Total Carbohydrate 16g6%

Sugars 4g

Protein 6g12%

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