SIMPLE SPINACH AND WATERCRESS SOUP

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Make and share this Simple Spinach and Watercress Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lovefood

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

200 g watercress, washed
200 g Baby Spinach, washed
2 medium potatoes
1 onion
nutmeg
salt and pepper
olive oil
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
marjoram
cream (optional)
mixed herbs (optional)

Steps:

  • heat oil in a large pan.
  • Add onions and cook for 3 minutes stirring occasionally till they begin to soften.
  • add the potatoes, water, marjoram, thyme and bay leaf. pinch of salt for taste.
  • bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and cook gently for about 25minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  • remove the bay leaf and herb sprigs.
  • add the spinach and water cress and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, just until it is completely wilted.
  • allow the soup to cool slightly, then transfer to blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
  • return the soup to the sauce pan and thin with a little more water, if wished.
  • season to taste with salt pepper and nutmeg.
  • place over a low heat and simmer until reheated.
  • ladle soup into bowls and swirl cream into each bowl(optional).
  • for vegan omit cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.6, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 67.2, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 5

Asikuzzaman Shajib
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Hank Jones
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this soup. The watercress helped to balance out the flavor.


Lyra Mwangi
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This soup is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your kids' diet.


HELAL HOSSAIN
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I added a bit of grated Parmesan cheese to my soup and it was amazing! It gave it a really rich and creamy flavor.


Yuwet Kacha
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This soup is so versatile! I've tried it with different types of greens, and it always turns out great.


Hamidshah Hamidshah
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much water.


Pratigya Gurung
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This soup is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to warm up on a cold day.


ATB stoner
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I love how this soup is both healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


POGBA ALP
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This soup was a great way to use up some leftover spinach and watercress. It was easy to make and it tasted great.


Kelly Beast
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I found this soup to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning or a bit of spice.


Floyd Walmsley
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This soup was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the spinach and watercress.


Gul Ahmed
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I'm not usually a fan of watercress, but this soup was surprisingly good! The spinach and watercress complemented each other well, and the soup was very flavorful.


Sierra
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This soup was so easy to make and it turned out delicious! I love the combination of spinach and watercress, and the creamy texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.