Rocket and Potato Soup

A creamy potato soup featuring fresh rocket, aromatic herbs, and finished with a vibrant homemade rocket pesto.

Vegetarian Healthy Soup Pesto Potato Rocket

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

915.2

kcal / serving

915.2 kcal total

Carbs

44.5g

per serving

44.5 g total

Fat

76.8g

per serving

76.8 g total

Protein

11.4g

per serving

11.4 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Liquids

428

Chicken Stock

can substitute with vegetable stock

NutsSeeds

pinch

Salt

to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

clove

Garlic

peeled and chopped

piece

Bay Leaf

bunch

Thyme

leaves only

clove

Garlic

peeled and chopped for pesto

OilsFats

Olive Oil

for the pesto

Vegetables

0.5

piece

Onion

peeled and sliced

piece

Potato

peeled and diced

handful

Rocket

handful

Rocket

leaves for pesto

Method

Blend olive oil, garlic, seasoning, and rocket in a processor to make pesto.

Heat oil in a saucepan and sauté the onion and potato until softened.

Add salt, pepper, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme, then stir for 2 minutes.

Pour in 428ml of stock and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, add the rocket, and simmer gently for 15 minutes.

Transfer the mixture to a blender and process until smooth.

Ladle soup into a bowl and drizzle with the prepared pesto.

Return the soup to the pan and warm through.