Watercress soup.

Fresh, peppery, and wonderfully green, this easy watercress soup recipe is packed with flavour and nutrients. With just a handful of ingredients, it delivers a light yet satisfying meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.  

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil  
• 1 onion – chopped  
• 2 cloves of garlic  
• 2 medium potatoes - scrubbed and diced (skin on)  
• 400ml low-salt vegetable stock  
• 80g watercress - washed and chopped  
• Salt and pepper  
• To serve (optional): crème fraîche 

How to make it:   

1. In a large saucepan (where possible, avoid using non-stick cookware), heat the oil. Add the onion and sauté over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for another 2-3 minutes, or until the onions are pale golden. 
2. Add the potato and vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the potato is soft. 
3. Stir in the watercress and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes. 
4. Remove from heat. Using a hand blender or in a food processor (be careful, the soup will be hot), blend the soup until smooth. 
5. Serve with a swirl of crème fraîche if you like. 

Why your body will thank you. 

Watercress is a non-starchy vegetable; this group of vegetables may help decrease the risk of developing breast cancer. 

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