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Watercress Soup

Frank Bordoni

This soup sure packs a health punch. Watercress contains a list of nutrients and vitamins as long as your arm, including vitamins C, B1, B6, K and E, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese and zinc.

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HOW TO PREPARE


Serves any number. Cooking time is medium.



INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons butter
1 bunch watercress, chopped roughly
2 medium potatoes peeled and cut into thin slices
1 small onion, chopped
1 ¼ cups (approx 320ml) stock - vegetable or chicken
Salt and  pepper

 

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METHOD

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add potatoes and onion to the pot. Cook, stirring about 5 minutes until onionis tender.

 

Add the stock and cook over a high heat for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

 

Stir in the watercress and cook for a further 1-2 minutes and using a jug or hand blender, blend the soup until pureed to the desired consistency.

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve in a big bowl with wholemeal bread.

 

 

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