Watercress soup

 

Veg

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 150ml/¼ pint hot chicken stock (vegetarians can substitute vegetable stock)
• 1 bunch watercress
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• double cream, to serve

Preparation method

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan and gently fry the garlic for one minute.
2. Add the chicken stock and bring to the boil. Add the watercress and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and allow to cool slightly.
3. Pour the soup into a blender and blend until smooth. If necessary, return the soup to the saucepan and reheat gently.
4. To serve, pour the soup into a bowl and drizzle over the cream.