Watercress Bisque
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This creamy watercress bisque is one of my favorite quick weeknight soups that feels fancy enough for guests. What I love most is how fast it comes together, ready in just 45 minutes from start to finish. Watercress is incredibly nutritious, packed with vitamins and minerals that support bone health and immunity, plus it gives this soup a wonderfully peppery depth. The ingredients are simple and affordable, using staples most of us already have on hand. Once everything is sautéed and simmered together, a quick blending transforms it into something silky and elegant that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250watercress
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 60 mllemon juice
- 20 mlolive oil
- 1 mediumonion
- 400 mlchicken or vegetable broth(low-sodium)
- 150 mlheavy cream(optional)
- 1 pinchsalt
- 1 pinchpepper
- 20 gunsalted butter
- 1 sprigsfresh parsley
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the oil.
- 2
Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Tip: This will add depth to the soup.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 4
Add the chopped watercress, broth, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Tip: This will allow the flavors to meld together.
- 5
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
Tip: Alternatively, you can transfer the soup to a blender and blend, then return it to the pot.
- 6
If desired, add the heavy cream and stir to combine.
Tip: This will add a rich and creamy texture to the soup.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Tip: You can also add a pinch of nutmeg or cayenne pepper for extra flavor.
- 8
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with parsley and a pat of butter.
Tip: This will add a touch of elegance to the dish.
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