Watercress and pea soup
A fresh green soup that's peppery from watercress and sweet from peas. Done in 20 minutes.
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.15 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a pan. Cook the onion for 5 minutes until soft.
5 min - 2
Add the potato and stock and simmer for 10 minutes until tender.
10 min - 3
Add the peas and cook for 3 minutes.
3 min - 4
Take off the heat, stir in the watercress and blend straight away until smooth.
- 5
Add the lemon juice and black pepper.
- 6
Serve hot, or chill it for a cool lunch.
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