Jersey Royal Potato and Watercress Soup with Crispy Bacon

A light and refreshing soup made with Jersey Royal potatoes, peppery watercress, and topped with crispy bacon.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

475 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£2.04/serving

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Snack•Soup

Cuisine:

Jersey

Main Ingredient:

Beef•Pork

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

500gJersey Royal Potatoes(Scrubbed and roughly chopped)

£2.50

85gWatercress(Roughly chopped, reserve a small amount for garnish)

£1.20

1mediumOnion(Chopped)

£0.30

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.15

1literChicken or Vegetable Broth

£1.00

100mlDouble Cream(Optional, for extra richness)

£0.80

4rashersBacon(Streaky bacon, cut into lardons)

£2.00

1tablespoonOlive Oil

£0.10

to tasteSalt

£0.05

to tasteBlack Pepper

£0.05

Total Cost

£8.15

£2.04 per serving

Instructions

1.
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2.
Add the potatoes and broth to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
3.
While the soup is simmering, fry the bacon lardons in a separate pan until crispy. Drain on kitchen paper.
4.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the watercress. Let it wilt slightly, about 1 minute.
5.
Using an immersion blender or a regular blender (in batches), blend the soup until smooth.
6.
Stir in the double cream (if using) and season to taste with salt and pepper.
7.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the crispy bacon and reserved watercress.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (420g)

475 kcal / 1987 kJ

Carbs

32g

12% of RDA

Fat

31g

44% of RDA

Protein

19g

38% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

5 g

17% of RDA

Sugar

6 g

7% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

16 g

80% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon or use vegetarian bacon.

If you don't have Jersey Royal potatoes, you can use other new potatoes.

The soup can be made ahead of time and reheated. Add the watercress just before serving to preserve its flavor and color.

A squeeze of lemon juice can add a bright acidity to the soup.

Cooking Equipment

Stove

Blender or Immersion Blender

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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Chef's Tips

For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon or use vegetarian bacon.

If you don't have Jersey Royal potatoes, you can use other new potatoes.

The soup can be made ahead of time and reheated. Add the watercress just before serving to preserve its flavor and color.

A squeeze of lemon juice can add a bright acidity to the soup.

Jersey Royal Potato and Watercress Soup with Crispy Bacon

Ingredients

Instructions