Iced Watercress Soup

Enjoy this watercress soup hot or cold. Photo / Babiche Martens

This soup freezes well, making it ideal to whip out on any occasion. Try it hot with a dollop of yoghurt or iced as a refreshing starter. The watercress stalks add extra flavour, so don't throw them out.

ICED WATERCRESS SOUP RECIPE
Serves 4

2 Tbsp butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
3 cups chicken stock
3 cups watercress
2 cups chopped spinach leaves
Pinch nutmeg
Salt and pepper, to taste
Crushed ice and watercress leaves, to serve

1. In a medium-sized pot melt the butter. Add the onion and garlic, stirring until the onion has softened. Add the potato and stock, bringing to a simmer for 10 minutes to soften. Add the watercress, spinach and pinch of nutmeg, cooking until the greens are wilted. Season to taste. Cool for 10 minutes.

2. Blitz the soup until completely smooth, then refrigerate until cold or when needed.

3. To serve, place some crushed ice into bowls. Pour over the soup and garnish with fresh watercress leaves.

This recipe was originally published in Viva Magazine – Volume Three

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