Watercress soup is a very cheap, savoury and quick recipe and, according to nutritionists, it can be included in your menu if you’re trying to lose weight.
Ingredients, for 4 people, you will need:
- 2 Boiled eggs
- 1/2 beef or chicken stock cube
- 1.1 pound (1/2 kg) of potatoes
- 1 leek or 1 onion
- 4 tablespoons (2.1 ounces / 60 grams) of margarine
- 1 bundle of watercress
- Salt to your taste
How to make Watercress Soup with Eggs:
- First, pick a bundle of watercress, wash them very well and place them in cold water.
- Peel the potatoes, slice them in small cubes and place them in cold water as well.
- Wash the leek very well and slice it in thin circles directly into the pan, then add the margarine to braise, but don’t let it cook for too long.
- Add the potatoes, stir it, cover the pan and let it cook for about a minute.
- Pour water into the pan, along with the half stock cube and let it boil for 5 minutes.
- Lastly, add the watercress (make sure they don’t have any water in them) and let it boil for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Don’t forget to check the seasoning (salt and others you may want to add),
- The eggs may be scattered between the soup and the plates or on a side plate.
