Watercress

Watercress is known as a 'superfood'. It is a rich source of vitamin C, essential for a healthy liver, immunity, and cell development and repair. Its a powerful antioxidant that helps protect your body inside and out. Watercress is known as a cleansing food in that it acts as a diuretic helping the kidneys flush out toxins. It is also a good source of iodine, calcium, iron and folic acid.

Simple Watercress Soup:
25g butter
2 medium leeks, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 large potato, halved and sliced
85oml vegetable stock
160g watercress
75ml single cream
croutons to serve

Melt the butter in a pan and gently cook the leeks and potato over a low heat for about 15 minutes. Add the stock, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the watercress and continue to simmer for a further 5 minutes.

Transfer to a blender and blitz until smooth. Return to the pan, add the cream and gently reheat. Serve with the croutons.


Or try this alternative Watercress soup recipe.