Creamy Watercress, Pea & Mint Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Watercress, Pea & Mint Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Creamy Watercress, Pea & Mint Soup; 1 1/2 tablespoons butter or ghee; 1 onion, roughly chopped; 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped; 1 400 g tin of white beans, drained and rinsed; 600 milliliters stock/bone broth or water; 300 grams frozen peas; 200 grams watercress (leaves and stalks), plus extra to serve; 1 handful fresh mint leaves, plus extra to serve; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 pinch sea salt, more to taste; 1 pinch black pepper, more to taste; 1 splash extra-virgin olive oil, to serve; Tahini Lemon Drizzle; 8 tablespoons tahini; 1 lemon, juice of; 250 milliliters warm water; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 pinch sea salt, more to taste; 1 pinch black pepper, more to taste

Servings: persons

Creamy Watercress, Pea & Mint Soup
1 1/2 tablespoons butter or ghee
1 onion, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 400 g tin of white beans, drained and rinsed
600 milliliters stock/bone broth or water
300 grams frozen peas
200 grams watercress (leaves and stalks), plus extra to serve
1 handful fresh mint leaves, plus extra to serve
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pinch sea salt, more to taste
1 pinch black pepper, more to taste
1 splash extra-virgin olive oil, to serve
Tahini Lemon Drizzle
8 tablespoons tahini
1 lemon, juice of
250 milliliters warm water
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 pinch sea salt, more to taste
1 pinch black pepper, more to taste

1
Melt the butter in a wide saucepan, add the onion and fry over a medium heat for 6 minutes to soften. Add the garlic to cook for the last 30 seconds.
2
Add the beans and stock. Bring to a simmer over a medium-high heat and cook for 2 minutes. Add the frozen peas to cook for another minute.
3
Drop in the watercress and mint leaves, stir and remove from the heatthe green leaves will wilt in the hot liquid.
4
Add the lemon juice and some salt and pepper, then transfer to a blender, or use a hand-held blender, and whizz into a smooth, creamy soup. Taste for seasoning and serve with a drizzle of olive oil and some extra mint and watercress leaves.
5
For the lemon tahini drizzle: Whisk all of the ingredients together. Drizzle over each soup portion to your liking.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

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Yes, Creamy Watercress, Pea & Mint Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Creamy Watercress, Pea & Mint Soup

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