Jersey Royal Potato and Watercress Soup

A creamy and refreshing soup made with Jersey Royal potatoes and peppery watercress. Perfect as a starter to cleanse the palate.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

475 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£1.66/serving

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Dessert•Soup•Appetiser

Cuisine:

Jersey

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

500gJersey Royal Potatoes(Washed and roughly chopped)

£2.75

1mediumOnion(Chopped)

£0.30

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.15

1literVegetable Broth(Low sodium)

£1.20

85gWatercress(Roughly chopped, reserve some for garnish)

£1.20

125mlDouble Cream(Optional, for extra richness)

£0.90

2tbspOlive Oil

£0.15

to tasteSalt

to tasteBlack Pepper

Total Cost

£6.65

£1.66 per serving

Instructions

1.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2.
Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3.
Add the Jersey Royal potatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
4.
Remove from heat and stir in the watercress (reserving some for garnish).
5.
Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup to a regular blender and blend until smooth. Be cautious when blending hot liquids.
6.
If using, stir in the double cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the reserved watercress.
8.
Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (450g)

475 kcal / 1987 kJ

Carbs

35.5g

14% of RDA

Fat

33.2g

47% of RDA

Protein

8.5g

17% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4.8 g

16% of RDA

Sugar

6.8 g

8% of RDA

Sodium

650 mg

28% of RDA

Saturated Fat

19.5 g

98% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a vegan option, omit the double cream or substitute with a plant-based cream alternative.

If you don't have Jersey Royal potatoes, you can use other waxy potatoes like Charlotte or Maris Peer.

The soup can be made ahead of time and reheated. Add the watercress just before serving for the best flavor and color.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot or Dutch oven

Immersion blender (or regular blender)

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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