Fennel And Watercress Soup Recipe

Name: Fennel And Watercress Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 bunch watercress; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup chopped fennel (bulb section); 4 cups good quality chicken stock; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced; 1/4 teaspoon peppercorn; 1 tablespoon parsley; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; salt and pepper; 1/2 cup whipping cream

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1 bunch watercress
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 cup chopped fennel (bulb section)
4 cups good quality chicken stock
4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
1/4 teaspoon peppercorn
1 tablespoon parsley
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper
1/2 cup whipping cream

1
Melt butter in heavy saucepan.
2
Add fennel and onion, cook over medium heat until soft but not brown, about 5 minutes.
3
Add potatoes, stock and parsley, bay leaf, peppercorns and thyme enclosed in a small cheesecloth pouch.
4
Simmer 30 minutes, then remove herb pouch.
5
Pass soup through food mill or puree until smooth in a food processor or blender.
6
Pour puree into a clean saucepan, bring back to boil and correct seasoning.
7
Add cream and chopped parsley.
8
Place bunch of watercress in boiling water for 3 to 5 seconds then plunge in cold water.
9
Drain, cut leaves from stalks, chop roughly, and add to soup.
10
Place soup in a heated tureen, garnish with additional chopped parsley, and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1 bunch watercress, 1 small onion, thinly sliced, 1 cup chopped fennel (bulb section), and more.

Yes, Fennel And Watercress 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fennel And Watercress Soup

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