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Home » Recipes » Lunch » Soup + Stew + Chili » Watercress Soup

Apr 11, 2014(updated December 19, 2022)

Watercress Soup

4.43 from 7 votes
By Dani Spies
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Watercress Soup

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This simple, seasonal Watercress Soup was inspired by my friend Helene.

Helene has a knack for keeping things crazy simple, crazy delicious, and super nutritious.  I guess some people just come with the goods.  The rest of us have to work for it 🙂

The unexpected ingredient in this soup is the toasted sesame oil.  It adds an underlying nutty flavor to the soup that pairs so well with the peppery watercress.  Definitely a combo I would have not thought of myself and was excited to discover.

This soup is nice and light, so it’s perfect as a snack before dinner.  I like sipping on a mug of it while getting the kids dinner together, it helps me keep my paws off their plates and holds me over until I can sit down and enjoy my dinner.

If you guys want to learn more about watercress, be sure to check out this Watercress 101 – it covers all the basics of this nutritious green.  And if you want to see the play-by-play for this soup, check out the video below.  Enjoy!

Watercress Soup
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4.43 from 7 votes

Watercress Soup

Course: DIET, LUNCH, soup + stew + chili
Cuisine: American, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian
Author: Dani Spies
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time35 mins
Calories: 117kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 cups watercress leaves 3 bunches
  • 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves chopped garlic
  • 1 small Yukon gold potato chopped
  • 1 tsp. sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare your watercress by pulling off any thick stems saving the leaves and thin tender stems only.
  • Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a teakettle.
  • Heat oil in medium sized pot and add in onion, garlic, and potatoes. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 8-10 minutes or until your potatoes are fork tender. If the pot gets too dry just add some water as needed.
  • Add the watercress to the pot and top with 4 cups of boiling water let this simmer for a couple of minutes the goal is for the watercress to be wilted but still vibrant.
  • Allow everything to cool down and then pour soup into a blender, no more than halfway, you may have to work in batches.
  • Blend on high until your soup is smooth and velvety. Season the soup with salt, pepper and sesame oil. Repeat with any remaining soup. Enjoy!
  • Makes 5 cups.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 898mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 8680IU | Vitamin C: 117mg | Calcium: 326mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Gluten Free, Recipes, Soup + Stew + Chili, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video

About Dani Spies

Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

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  1. Eva says

    April 13, 2014 at 1:43 am

    5 stars
    Looks and sounds delightful!

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  2. Katy says

    April 14, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    5 stars
    YUM! That looks awesome. Wishing I had picked up some watercress at the store so I could make this for lunch today. Must remember for next week!

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    • Dani says

      April 16, 2014 at 1:18 pm

      5 stars
      Yes – next week still works! This soup is great all spring in my book!

      Reply
  3. Becky says

    April 17, 2014 at 10:36 pm

    5 stars
    Made this soup for my lunches this week. Did not take very long to make which is a real plus. I included stems thick and thin. To avoid the stringiness you warned about, I just left it in the blender a little longer. Added a little extra sesame oil cause I liked the taste it gave the soup. Healthy and tastes yummy.

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    • Dani says

      April 21, 2014 at 12:26 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for letting me know! I like the sesame oil a lot too… adds a lot of flavor.

      Reply

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