Creamy Watercress Soup using a Thermomix
Thermomix TM6, Thermomix TM5, Thermomix TM31
(4.9)
Preparation time
33 min
Total time
36 min
Servings
4
Calories / Serving
145 Cals
Difficulty
Easy
Dive into a bowl of vibrant green goodness with our Cream of Watercress, a dish that brings a splash of elegance to your table! Originating from the lush fields of Europe, watercress has been a favorite among royalty and health enthusiasts alike since the days of ancient Rome. Legend has it that the Romans believed watercress could enhance their mental acuity—perhaps that's why they built such grand civilizations! This creamy concoction balances the peppery notes of fresh watercress with the comforting richness of clotted cream, making it the perfect starter for a dinner party or a cozy night in. Just be prepared for compliments to flow as smoothly as the soup itself!
Ingredients
- 150 g Onion
- 300 g Potato
- 100 g Watercress
- 600 g Vegetable broth
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 1 Pinch(es) Pepper
- 100 g Whipping cream
- 20 g Olive oil
- 15 g Butter
- 100 g Bread
Steps
Watercress Velouté
- Chop, and add 150 g of onion in the food processor bowl.
- Peel, cut into cubes, and add 300 g of potato in the food processor bowl.
- Chop, and add 100 g of watercress in the food processor bowl.
- Add 600 g of vegetable broth, 1 pinch(es) of salt, 1 pinch(es) of pepper in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20:00min / 100°C / Speed 1.
- Mix manual: 1:00min / 0°C / Speed 10. The mixture should be homogeneous, if it is not the case scrape the edges of the bowl with the spatula and mix again
- Add 100 g of whipping cream in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
Croutons
- Cut bread into small cubes.
- Pan fry the oven with an oil base.
- Add 20 g of olive oil in a pan.
- Add 15 g of butter, 100 g of bread in the pan.
- Cook in the oven stirring occasionally and turn as soon as the face is golden.
- Setaside the preparation content on a plate let cool.
- Serve Hot.
- Pour the content of the food processor bowl in a bowl.
- Place the content of the preparation content on the bowl.
- Serve Immediately.
