A creamy and refreshing soup showcasing the delicate flavor of Jersey Royal potatoes and the peppery bite of fresh watercress. Made with local Jersey ingredients, this soup is perfect for a light lunch.
Melt the Jersey butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes.
Add the Jersey Royal potatoes to the saucepan and stir to coat them in the butter and onion mixture. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Add the chopped watercress to the soup and cook for 2-3 minutes, until wilted.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, blend in batches in a regular blender.
Stir in the Jersey milk and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with a dollop of crème fraîche and a few sprigs of fresh watercress.
Nutrition per serving (525g)
Don't peel the Jersey Royals as the skins add flavour and texture to the soup.
For a richer soup, use Jersey cream instead of milk.
If you don't have fresh watercress, you can use spinach, but the flavor will be different.
The soup can be made ahead of time and reheated gently. Add the milk just before serving.
Large saucepan
Immersion blender (or regular blender)
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