Watercress Soup
Watercress is regarded as a "superfood" and good for you in
many ways. Try telling that to your kids, though - most will turn up their noses
at it, however you present it! We have had success with this watercress soup,
which has a creamy green colour and a lovely light flavor, which is just as
appropriate on the family supper table as at a dinner party.
Serves 4. You can also make this in bulk to freeze; just add
cream after thawing.
Ingredients:
1 large onion
2 large floury potatoes
1 oz butter
3 bunches of watercress
1 ¾ pints chicken stock
Salt and pepper (pepper corns work well)
Slurp of single cream
Instructions:
Chop onion and cube potatoes.
Melt butter in a saucepan, add onions and potatoes and turn till coated in
butter. Sweat gently for 5 minutes.
Add chicken stock to pan, and boil gently until tender
Chop watercress, reserving some whole leaves for garnish if required. Add to
saucepan, bringing back to boil and simmering for a minute or two.
Blend. Return to pan and reheat, checking seasoning. Stir in the single cream
and serve hot or cold.
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