Mediterranean Diet Watercress Soup

Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Mediterranean Diet Watercress Soup! Bursting with fresh, peppery watercress and balanced by the velvety texture of potato, this wholesome soup is both light and satisfying. Made with heart-healthy olive oil, aromatic garlic, and a zesty hint of lemon juice, this recipe embraces the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. Perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or a warming dinner, it comes together in just 40 minutes using simple, plant-based ingredients. Garnished with parsley and a drizzle of olive oil, this creamy watercress soup is as beautiful as it is delicious—an effortless way to nourish your body while delighting your taste buds!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 6 cups, loosely packed watercress
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 medium, peeled and diced potato
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, finely chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 6-8 minutes, until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced potato and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potato is tender.

Step 5

Add the watercress to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, just until wilted.

Step 6

Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until creamy.

Step 7

Stir in the lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 9

Serve warm with a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1480.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	888.5

Total Fat 43.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.5g
Cholesterol 4.5mg	0%
Sodium 4906.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.1g	0%
Total Sugars 22.4g
Protein 26.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 440.4mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 3221.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.0%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 46.6%