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Watercress and pea soup

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Watercress and pea soup

This delicate, creamy watercress and pea soup is perfect for a spring day and works well served hot or chilled.

Ingredients

To garnish

Method

  1. Heat half of the butter in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the shallot, garlic and fry gently until softened - about 3-4 minutes.

  2. Add the watercress, peas, parsley and hot stock or water, bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat until the mixture is simmering and continue to simmer for three minutes, or until the peas are bright green and just tender.

  3. Pour in the cream, then blend thoroughly using a hand-held blender. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then stir in the remaining butter until melted.

  4. Divide the soup equally among four serving bowls and garnish with the pea shoots, baby watercress, 肠谤辞没迟辞苍蝉 and crisp bacon pieces. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

This watercress and pea soup recipe can be made in just a few minutes, or make ahead and keep in the fridge for 1-2 days. Reheat the soup and add garnishes at the last minute.