Watercress Soup with Crisp Bacon

A creamy blended watercress soup enriched with double cream and served with crispy smoked bacon and Greek-style yoghurt.

Soup Quick Lunch Bacon Watercress

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

712.4

kcal / serving

712.4 kcal total

Carbs

14.8g

per serving

14.8 g total

Fat

68.5g

per serving

68.5 g total

Protein

11.2g

per serving

11.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

person

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Butter

Double Cream

Greek-Style Yogurt

Liquids

300

Vegetable Stock

Meat

rasher

Bacon

smoked, chopped

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

finely chopped

OilsFats

Olive Oil

Vegetables

0.5

piece

Onion

finely chopped

Watercress

Method

Pour soup into a bowl and garnish with yoghurt and the crisp bacon.

Heat the oil and butter in a pan and fry the onion and garlic until softened.

Add the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer.

Whisk in the cream and watercress, then return to a simmer.

Allow the mixture to cool slightly and blend with a hand-blender until smooth.

Fry the chopped bacon in a separate pan until crisp.