Ingredients
- 450g Shelled fresh peas or frozen peas
- 120g Watercress
- 115g Butter
- 150ml Milk
- 100ml Chicken or vegetable stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Creamy pea and watercress soup is a healthy soup that you can enjoy at any time of the day. The peppery watercress brings maximum flavor to this rich, smooth soup which makes the soup great in small portions. Watercress is an excellent source of iron. When choosing any salad leaves, look for fresh and crisp ones, and reject any wilted or discolored greens. The following recipe will serve four and will take about 15 minutes to prepare. To make it look extra special, try adding a garnish too.
Creamy Pea and Watercress Soup
Creamy pea and watercress soup is a healthy soup that you can enjoy at any time of the day. The peppery watercress brings maximum flavor to this rich, smooth soup which makes the soup great in small portions. Watercress is an excellent source of iron. When choosing any salad leaves, look for fresh and crisp ones, and reject any wilted or discolored greens. The following recipe will serve four and will take about 15 minutes to prepare. To make it look extra special, try adding a garnish too.
Steps
1 Done | Pour the stock into a pan and bring it almost to the boil. Remove any large stalks from the watercress and add the watercress to the pan and simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes, until tender. |
2 Done | Add the butter and peas to the pan. Increase the heat to medium and simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until the peas become tender (will take around 10 minutes if you are using frozen peas). |
3 Done | Remove the pan from heat and pour the soup into a food processor and process to a smooth puree. |
4 Done | Return the soup to the pan and bring back to boil. Add the milk and stir well. Taste and adjust seasoning. Your delicious creamy pea soup with watercress is ready to be served. |
