Vegan Watercress Soup
A vibrant and healthy vegan soup featuring fresh watercress. Quick and easy to make, perfect for a light lunch or starter.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 cup Diced Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth low sodium
- 4 ounces Fresh Watercress roughly chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the watercress and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth. (Alternatively, use an immersion blender).
- Return the soup to the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat through gently.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Garnish with a swirl of vegan cream or a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired. For a creamier soup, add a can of drained and rinsed white beans before blending.