Watercress Soup with a Hint of Nutmeg

A light and refreshing watercress soup with a subtle hint of nutmeg, perfect as a starter.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Calories

165 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£0.77/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Dinner•Dessert•Soup•Appetiser

Cuisine:

British

Cooking Style:

Roasting

Mood:

Healthy•Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

4ozWatercress(roughly chopped)

£1.20

1mediumPotato(peeled and diced)

£0.20

1mediumOnion(chopped)

£0.30

2clovesGarlic(minced)

£0.15

4cupsVegetable Broth(low sodium)

£0.60

0.3teaspoonNutmeg(freshly grated)

£0.10

2tablespoonsOlive Oil

£0.25

to tasteSalt

to tasteBlack Pepper

0.3cupCream (Optional)(for a richer soup)

£0.30

Total Cost

£3.10

£0.77 per serving

Instructions

1.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat.
2.
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3.
Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4.
Add the diced potato and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potato is tender.
5.
Stir in the watercress and nutmeg. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the watercress is wilted.
6.
Remove from heat and carefully blend the soup using a blender or immersion blender until smooth.
7.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8.
If desired, stir in the cream for a richer flavor and texture.
9.
Serve hot.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (275g)

165 kcal / 690 kJ

Carbs

17g

7% of RDA

Fat

10g

14% of RDA

Protein

10% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

4 g

4% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

1.5 g

8% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a smoother soup, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve after blending.

Garnish with a swirl of cream or a sprinkle of fresh nutmeg before serving.

Adjust the amount of nutmeg to your taste preference.

Watercress can be bitter, so taste as you go and adjust seasoning as needed.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot or saucepan

Blender or Immersion blender

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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