Description
Enjoy a light and vibrant Watercress Soup with Peas and Mint, packed with fresh, peppery, sweet, and cooling flavors. This nutritious and quick-to-prepare soup is perfect as a healthy lunch or a palate-cleansing starter. It’s full of vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, offering a refreshing yet satisfying dish that can be served warm or chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Greens
- 150g fresh watercress, trimmed
- 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
- 10–15 fresh mint leaves
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Liquids and Fats
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Seasonings
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil or butter in a pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent to build a savory foundation.
- Add Peas and Broth: Add the green peas followed by the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until peas are tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Blend with Watercress and Mint: Add fresh watercress and mint leaves to the pot. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth and creamy, intensifying the green color and combining flavors beautifully.
- Season and Brighten: Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in fresh lemon juice for a zesty lift. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve Warm or Chilled: Enjoy the soup hot for a cozy meal or chilled for a refreshing treat. Garnish as desired with fresh mint, yogurt, toasted seeds, or croutons.
Notes
- Pick fresh watercress with vibrant green leaves and avoid yellowing or wilting to maximize flavor and nutrients.
- Frozen peas can be used as a substitute and retain sweetness well.
- Add watercress and mint at the end to preserve their bright color and fresh taste.
- An immersion blender is recommended for quick and mess-free pureeing directly in the pot.
- Add lemon juice last to keep the acidity bright and lively.
- Adjust consistency by thinning with additional broth or water if a lighter soup is preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240 ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: watercress soup, pea soup, mint soup, green soup, healthy soup, light soup, vegan soup, gluten free soup, quick soup
